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Prohibition summary The noble experiment of Prohibition was introduced by the 18th Amendment, which became effective in January 1920. Here are four reasons why Prohibition was introduced: 1  National mood - when America entered the war in 1917 the national mood also turned against drinking alcohol. 2  Practical - a ban on alcohol would boost supplies of important grains such as barley. 3  Religious - the consumption of alcohol went against God's will.
Enforcing Prohibition. In a perfect world, once a law or constitutional amendment is passed, the resources necessary to enforce it are plentiful and effective. Prohibition, unfortunately for its supporters, was not so easily enforced.Many challenges quickly surfaced when it came time to keep demon rum from being bought, sold or imported. Many states eventually grew tired of the hassle. 2  In fact, by 1925 six states had developed laws that kept police from investigating infractions. 3  Cities in the Midwest and Northeast were particularly uninterested in enforcing Prohibition [source: Digital History ].