Unit 5: Great Depression &New Deal 20. Prohibition was unsuccessful in the United States because it led to the rise of __ in American cities.

## Step 1The question is asking for the reason why Prohibition was unsuccessful in the United States. Prohibition refers to the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol were banned in the United States.## Step 2The question suggests that Prohibition led to the rise of something in American cities, which is why it was unsuccessful. The answer to this question is based on historical facts and the understanding of the period.## Step 3The answer to this question is "organized crime". During the Prohibition era, the ban on alcohol led to the rise of organized crime in American cities. This is because the demand for alcohol did not disappear, and illegal operations emerged to meet this demand. These operations were often controlled by organized crime syndicates, which made Prohibition largely ineffective.