Question

During the 1920s, why was Prohibition difficult to enforce?
(1 point)
• People found ways to obtain and transport illegal liquor.
• The federal government was vocally opposed to Pronibition.
© Most Americans were not aware of the new law.
© There had been no public support for Prohibition to begin with.

Answer 1

Prohibition was difficult to enforce during the 1920s primarily because **people found ways to obtain and transport illegal liquor.** Speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime flourished as individuals sought to circumvent the law, making enforcement challenging for law enforcement agencies.