Prohibition had a negative effect on American society because of the development of organized crime, made government create laws with flaws, and resulted in developing speakeasies and home brewing.This era in summary had a negative effect on society, and was a failure because to begin, Prohibition did not lessen the want to drink. In fact, even more people wanted to drink after the laws were passed due to temptation.Organized Crime prospered due to the money that could've been made with smuggling alcohol. The rise of gangsters and the associated deaths were also a reason Prohibition was looked down upon. Furthermore, the failure from the government and the flawed laws were the biggest reason on why Prohibition was a failure. Due to the government’s
