Which factor contributed to the failure of Prohibition?
A. It became obvious that the "noble experiment" caused serious economic problems.
B. Enforcement of prohibition laws was lax at both the federal and state levels.
C. Americans became disillusioned with Prohibition once they recognized that it was linked to organized crime.
D. It was completely outside the traditional American value system.
Answer: B
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a. Cuba b. Jamaica c. Bermuda d. St. Croix e. Grenada
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)