which statement most accurately describes the consequences of passing the 18th amendment?
A) bootleggers gained wealth and organized crime increased
B) women responded by voting in huge numbers in the next election
C) taxes increased to meet the cost of enforcing law
D) the consumption and possession of of alcohol increased despite the new law
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Answer:

A) bootleggers gained wealth and organized crime increased

Explanation:This unpopular amendment banned the sale and drinking of alcohol in the United States. This amendment took effect in 1919 and was a huge failure. Not only did regular people find other ways to drink alcohol, criminals made a lot of money selling alcohol to those people.