“Prohibition” is an implementation of a law that completely prohibits the sale and consumption of a certain substance. Between 1920 and 1933, the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol were prohibited in the United States. The first section of the amendment states that "after one year after the ratification of this article, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation or exportation thereof from the United States and any territory subject to their jurisdiction for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.” Just three hours after President Wilson attempted to veto the bill, the House passed it by a vote of 176 to 55, and shortly thereafter the Senate did the same with a vote of 65 to 20. The law was implemented to prevent excessive alcohol consumption during difficult economic times. . Even though the law had good intentions, we know that it did the opposite of what it was intended to do. Prohibition was an extremely controversial period in American history. A quote from Henry H. Curran, an official of the AAPA (Association Against the Prohibition Amendment) states that "excessive alcohol consumption among young people is a natural consequence of our prohibition laws. This is not proof of depravity on their part, but a youthful attitude. reaction against the challenge of restraint. It's smart to drink. It's smart to carry a water bottle. Before Prohibition, the boy who took alcohol from the hip at a party was almost unheard of. (source aapa.htm). Prohibition created more crime and a widespread disrespect for the law and our government, but more importantly, it did nothing to stop the sale and consumption of alcohol. Prohibition actually made people sell alcohol illegally because it was... middle of paper ... and that goes for everything else. Not only does this cause excesses, but it also causes division between partisans and disagreements, as well as tensions and rebellions between people across the country. Prohibition created an entire smuggling industry and attracted men to this sector because of its great advantages. With such a situation, it is difficult for people to recognize the boundaries between what is right and what is wrong, and this goes for buyers and sellers of illegal alcohol. Although many were morally against alcohol, they were also against the idea of ​​the government banning it. It was an idea throughout the country that the government should not decide personal or public affairs. Prohibition created more crime and a general lack of respect for the law and our government, but more importantly, it did not stop the sale and consumption of alcohol at all..