The prohibitive measures that were used inherently caused "black market" Trading of illegal substances (e.g. spirits, alcohol). Such "black market" trading Definitely helped increase criminal activity for the former-criminals and the now New criminals of the twenties and early thirties. ... Such behavior should not have been Tolerated but it was because of the chaos surrounding the two sides of Prohibition. ... In essence the Great Depression killed Prohibition, creating an unavoidable distraction from Prohibition's moral crusade. ... Plus, alcohol provided an effec...

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