Prohibition was a nationwide constitutional ban on the sale, production, importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. This lasted from 1920 to 1933. The effects this had on society were people began to unlawfully make, sell, and transport alcoholic beverages without registration or paying taxes. These people were called bootleggers. Also, speakeasies came into play. These were illicit liquor stores or nightclubs. Society fought against this amendment and rises of mass disobedience began. Although there was a decrease in arrests and hospitalization for alcoholism and instances of liver-related medical problems, those against the amendment fought it and this brought about the "flapper" and allowed women to drink cocktails, smoke, and dance to jazz.
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