3. The US government killed tens of thousands of Americans during Prohibition
While the Prohibition was going on, the US government decided to poison alcohol to deter people from consuming it. By doing so, the US government is directly responsible for at least 10,000 deaths blamed on alcohol poisoning. But what are 10,000 deaths to a country which has killed tens of millions during its great history? Another one to mark in the biggest US government cover ups of all time.