Constitutional Amendments: In 1919, the U.S. Supreme Court ratified the 18th amendment in hopes of decreasing crime rates, preventing individuals from obtaining or selling alcohol legally, and thus initiating Prohibition. However, Prohibition added fuel to the fire, promoting the establishment of organized crime in America. The rise in crime rate during Prohibition indicated that the 18th amendment had the opposite effect of its original intention: to eliminate the societal issues associated with alcohol.Working Conditions: The tragedy known as the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire reflects the standard of working conditions during the Progressive Era. Inflammable building materials, locked fire exits and the allowance of indoor smoking caused the deaths of 148 workers.
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