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efhmc

(15,769 posts) Wed Jun 25, 2025, 02:00 PM Jun 25

How did prohibition change American society? The following is from the National Archives.

Prohibition was enacted to protect individuals and families from the “scourge of drunkenness.” However, it had unintended consequences including: a rise in organized crime associated with the illegal production and sale of alcohol, an increase in smuggling, and a decline in tax revenue." I personally think it increased alcoholism in many young people and their families for decades to come.

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How did prohibition change American society? The following is from the National Archives. (Original Post) efhmc Jun 25 OP

Watch the Ken Burns film on it Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #1

Of course he does. Where can I find it? Please. When I see my ancestors I think I can sadly see the results. efhmc Jun 25 #2

Guess I didn't save my edit Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #3

I have passport. Thanks again. efhmc Jun 25 #4

it also changed how americans cooked and seasoned foods EleanorR Jun 25 #5

That is very interesting. My mom said she had to learn to cook country for my Texas dad. efhmc Jun 25 #6

Thanks to Julia, we seem to have gone back to alcohol. efhmc Jun 25 #7

Oeditpus Rex

(42,402 posts)

1. Watch the Ken Burns film on it

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 02:16 PM

Jun 25

As always, he explained it wonderfully.

efhmc

(15,769 posts)

2. Of course he does. Where can I find it? Please. When I see my ancestors I think I can sadly see the results.

Reply to Oeditpus Rex (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 02:32 PM

Jun 25

With the 8 of them, I think all but maybe one had alcohol problems. With the men, probably WW2 added to the mix. Then children and gchldren and so it went on. I think it is now going away. I sure hope so.

Oeditpus Rex

(42,402 posts)

3. Guess I didn't save my edit

Reply to efhmc (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 02:39 PM

Jun 25

It's at the PBS site, or on the tee vee app. I watched it again the other night. (You might need PBS Passport; I'm not sure.)

efhmc

(15,769 posts)

4. I have passport. Thanks again.

Reply to Oeditpus Rex (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 02:44 PM

Jun 25

EleanorR

(2,437 posts)

5. it also changed how americans cooked and seasoned foods

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 07:36 PM

Jun 25

I found this thread interesting.

Americans put sugar in all kinds of dishes that donâ€™t require it. And one of the main reasons for this national aberration is â€¦ Prohibition. ðŸ§µ
— Sarah Churchwell (@sarahchurchwell.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T07:18:06.052Z

efhmc

(15,769 posts)

6. That is very interesting. My mom said she had to learn to cook country for my Texas dad.

Reply to EleanorR (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 10:22 PM

Jun 25

But she mainly bypassed the sugar which is probably why I cannot abide many dishes that have sugar added served at BBQ places and church pot lucks. Now I find there is less sugar but way more salt.

efhmc

(15,769 posts)

7. Thanks to Julia, we seem to have gone back to alcohol.

Reply to efhmc (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 10:35 PM

Jun 25

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