Which of the following led to the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s? a. the economic situation after the war b. the growth of communism c. the destruction of traditional american values d. an increase in organized crime and bootlegged alcohol e. the increasing political influence of temperance groups

The correct answer is E.

Prohibition in the United States ( 1920-1933 ), was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production, transportation, importation and sale of all alcoholic beverages.

Prohibition happened because of the need to cure the ill and weak society which was the result of alcohol consumption, as stated by many 'drys' - activists who supported the prohibition. This movement was led by pietistic Protestants and gained a national grass roots base through the Woman's Christians Temperance Union.

The temperance movement is a social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It became prominent in many countries and led to the Prohibition in the United States. Followers of this movement criticize alcohol intoxication or promote complete abstinence. They emphasize alcohol's negative effect on health, family life and personality. They promote alcohol education and demand new law against the selling of alcohol or its usage.

option b, all states follow similar rules and legal process is the right answer.

the 14th amendment in the constitution of america was enacted in july 1868, which include the citizenship, due process, and the equal protection under the law. this amendment was a response to the issues related to former slaves following the american civil war.

the citizenship clause granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the u.s,.   due process of clause asserted that states may not deny any person "life, liberty or property, without due process of law and the equal protection clause declared that a state may not deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. the above mentioned excerpt from the constitution of the united states, ensures the citizenship,due process, and equal protection under the law.