During the Prohibition period (when the production and sale of alcohol was illegal),
A) the quality of alcohol sold became less reliable.
B) the murder rate increased.
C) gangsters dominated the alcohol trade.
D) all of the above occurred.

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During the Prohibition period, the demand for alcohol did not decrease, but the supply became limited, which led to an increase in the price of alcohol, making the business more profitable for gangsters. The quality of alcohol also decreased as it was made in hidden and unsanitary locations. The competition between rival gangs for control over the alcohol trade often led to violent clashes, resulting in an increase in the murder rate. Therefore, all the above options occurred during the Prohibition period.

During the Prohibition Period (When the Production and Sale of Alcohol