Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Prohibition Era?
A. People broke the law in part because drinking alcohol was understood to be part of the consumer culture.
B. National alcohol consumption was significantly suppressed.
C. The country's first large-scale national crime syndicates grew and became strong.
D. The underground drinking culture was made to appear scandalous in movies.
Answer: D
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