Which of the following is a factor that caused prohibition to fail?
A) It became obvious that the "noble experiment" caused serious economic problems.
B) Enforcement of prohibition was lax at both the federal level and the state level.
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.

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While all of the options listed played a role in the failure of prohibition, the most significant factor was the lack of proper enforcement. Bootleggers and speakeasies were able to thrive because of the failure to adequately enforce the law at both the federal and state levels.

Which of the Following Is a Factor That Caused Prohibition