By the beginning of the 20th century, alcohol had become a staple of American society, yet more and more groups began to realize the problems that came with alcohol consumption, such as work-related accidents and saloons being more common than schools, libraries, hospitals and other public buildings. In response, the American government enacted the eighteenth amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited "the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors,” however, the amendment proved to be a failure. The eighteenth amendment to the US Constitution did not accomplish all of its planned intentions and was considered a failure as it resulted in the creation of organized crime for illegal alcohol trafficking, unimproved…