The ban on alcohol led to a surge in gangster activity, fueling fear and profit, ultimately prompting a public outcry that resulted in the law's repeal as citizens sought a more effective solution.
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Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Crime, Documentary, History
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