What was the effect of the passage of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution on alcohol consumption?​

A) ​Illegal alcohol consumption increased among the rich who could afford the cost.
B) ​Consumption increased initially but decreased steadily afterwards.
C) ​Consumption decreased dramatically from previous levels.
D) ​There was no effect.

The passage of the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol, led to a significant decrease in alcohol consumption in the United States. This decrease continued throughout the Prohibition era (1920-1933) and had lasting effects on American drinking habits. Although illegal alcohol consumption did increase, particularly among the wealthy, it did not offset the overall decrease in consumption. Additionally, enforcement efforts led to the closure of many legal drinking establishments, further contributing to the decrease in alcohol consumption.