Which factor contributed to the failure of Prohibition?

A) It became obvious that the "noble experiment" caused serious economic problems.
B) Enforcement of prohibition laws was lax at both the federal and state levels.
C) Americans became disillusioned with Prohibition once they recognized that it was linked to organized crime.
D) It was completely outside the traditional American value system.

Prohibition

The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, storage, transportation, and sale of alcohol which was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933.

Lax Enforcement

Lax enforcement refers to a situation where rules, laws, or regulations are not strictly applied or are inadequately followed by authorities.

Organized Crime

A category of transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals who intend to engage in illegal activity, most commonly for profit.