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How did Prohibition affect corruption in the early 1900s?
Prohibition decreased corruption because it cleaned up the liquor industry.
Prohibition increased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country.
Prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law.
Prohibition decreased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country.
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"Prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law."
Explanation: Banning alcohol created a huge illegal market for bootlegging and speakeasies. Those profits bribed police, judges, and politicians and fueled organized crime (e.g., Al Capone in Chicago). While Chicago was especially notorious, the corruption and law‑breaking effects were widespread across the country.
Explanation: Banning alcohol created a huge illegal market for bootlegging and speakeasies. Those profits bribed police, judges, and politicians and fueled organized crime (e.g., Al Capone in Chicago). While Chicago was especially notorious, the corruption and law‑breaking effects were widespread across the country.
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