Many proponents of drug legalization state that the passage of this 1920 Act was responsible for the expansion of organized crime in the United States.

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The Volstead Act, also known as the National Prohibition Act, was passed in 1920 and prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States. As a result, many people turned to illegal means to obtain alcohol, leading to an increase in organized crime. The other options listed do not directly relate to the prohibition of alcohol and its effects on organized crime.

Many Proponents of Drug Legalization State That the Passage of This