What amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the United States?

The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1919, established the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. This amendment was part of a larger temperance movement that sought to curb the social and moral problems associated with alcohol consumption, which many reformers believed contributed to crime, family violence, and other societal issues.

Under the 18th Amendment, the production and sale of alcoholic drinks became illegal, leading to a period known as Prohibition, which lasted until the amendment was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933. The 18th Amendment marked a significant change in American laws and social norms, highlighting the tensions between personal freedom and government regulation during that era.

The other amendments mentioned have different purposes: the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition, and the 17th Amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators.