American Prohibition History

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What was one of the provisions of the 21st Amendment?

  • Legalization of alcohol transportation and use in all states without any restrictions
  • Repeal of the 19th Amendment
  • Imposition of higher taxes on alcohol
  • Ability for individual states to prohibit alcohol transportation and use (correct)

Why was the 18th Amendment largely considered a failure?

  • It led to a decrease in crime rates
  • It positively impacted the economy during the Great Depression
  • It caused high crime rates and low revenue (correct)
  • It resulted in an increase in tax revenue

What was a significant impact of repealing the 18th Amendment with the 21st Amendment?

  • High taxes on alcohol
  • Reduction in crime rates (correct)
  • Limitation on individual freedoms
  • Increase in illegal alcohol trade

How was the enforcement of the 18th Amendment perceived by many citizens?

<p>Impractical and infringing personal freedoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment?

<p>21st Amendment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

<p>To regain lost personal liberties and generate revenue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would individual states have authority to do under the 21st Amendment?

<p>Prohibit alcohol transportation and use within their state borders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the repeal of the 18th Amendment impact revenue generation during the Great Depression?

<p>It helped generate a large portion of lost revenue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key provision of the 21st Amendment?

<p>Allowing individual states to decide on liquor regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the 18th Amendment considered impractical?

<p>Many citizens sought ways to maintain their freedoms through illegal alcohol trade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the unintended consequences of the 18th Amendment?

<p>Increase in crime rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the 21st Amendment aim to address the illegal alcohol trade?

<p>By repealing the 18th Amendment to eliminate prohibition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major impact did the 21st Amendment have on revenue during the Great Depression?

<p>It generated a significant portion of lost revenue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

<p>To regain personal liberties and generate revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment was directly repealed by the 21st Amendment?

<p>18th Amendment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason for passing the 21st Amendment?

<p>To combat the negative consequences of prohibition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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