prohibtion and why it failed?

Alcoholic republic due to the excessive drinking habits and consumed alcohol heavily, between 1792 and 1832, Americans raised their alcoholic intake from a little over 2 gallon per person per year to over 7 gallons, And thus been given the name from one historian, ‘the alcoholic republic’.The main prominent groups with in the prohibition were the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-saloon League. The WCTU founded in 1874 started petitioning congress for a federal prohibition act. This union consisted mainly of middle class women who sought to make the connection between crime and alcohol consumption. They argued that alcohol contributed to unemployment and physical attacks by men on women and children. The First World War was also, arguably the most important reason for the passing of the 18th amendment. Many US Many US brewers were German, which served fuel to the argument for the adoption of Prohibition: the Prohibitionists used the growing anti-German sentiments to their advantage. Others pointed out that the manufacture of beer and whisky used up vital grain that could be better used in feeding the allies, as well as improvising the productivity of the work forces. Some believed it was morally wrong to continue to consume alcohol while men were risking their lives in the war. However the failure of Prohibition came from 4 key factors :Congress never had enough money to employ the necessary enforcement officers. The willingness of law abiding citizens to break the law. Also the 18th amendment still allowed pharmacists to sell alcohol, with doctor’s prescriptions.Organized crime was also a major factor with the failure, due to it became apparent quickly that there were huge profits to be had from controlling the manufacture and distribution of illegal alcohol.