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How Prohibition Ruined Everything

History of Everything

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The Aftermath of Prohibition

This chapter examines the far-reaching consequences of Prohibition in the United States, detailing its economic, social, and enforcement challenges. It discusses the eventual repeal driven by job losses in the alcohol industry during the Great Depression and the rise of organized crime. The chapter wraps up by highlighting the cultural legacy of Prohibition and the transitions it prompted, including the emergence of Las Vegas as a gambling epicenter.

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