Proponents of Prohibition displayed ethnic and social prejudices in the drive to make America "dry."

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Prohibitionists often associated alcohol consumption with immigrant and minority groups, framing it as a moral issue and using it to justify discriminatory policies. They also targeted working-class neighborhoods and blamed alcohol for social and economic problems, further perpetuating stereotypes and prejudices.

Proponents of Prohibition Displayed Ethnic and Social Prejudices in the Drive