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A concise history of Prohibition in the US, exploring its noble intentions and disastrous outcomes.
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A concise history of Prohibition in the US, exploring its noble intentions and disastrous outcomes.
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Prohibition in the United StatesFor thirteen years, from 1920 to 1933, the transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages were prohibited in America. This "Noble Experiment" was undertaken because its supporters believed that alcohol was the single major cause of both crime and poverty. They believed that prohibiting alcohol would lead to the end of poverty and slum housing in the United States and that prisons and jails would no longer be needed. However, the precise opposite proved to be true....
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Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence related to organized crime.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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Central focus on alcohol use and prohibition; includes illegal drinking.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Minor references to temperance movement's moral and religious roots.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Discusses political and social impacts of Prohibition policies.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of societal suffering due to poverty and crime.
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