At midnight on January 16, 1920 the United States went dry. For the next 13 years it was a criminal offense to make, buy, or sell alcohol. Prohibition caused violence and tons of problems in the United States. But this new law did not stop citizens from drinking. In fact, it increased the crime rate, tremendously. People started smuggling across the borders like Canada and Mexico and by overseas. People who couldn't afford to purchase smuggled liquor, drank moonshine instead. Moonshine was a hazardous and a health risk, so authorities crack down on the brewers. In New York, violent gang leaders took over, causing organized crime to become more powerful than ever. Mobsters started fighting for dominance, which caused a bunch of killings. Gang
