Prohibition in American History

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What was the main reason behind the strong support of working-class men and families for the 21st Amendment?

  • They wanted to regain their personal liberties lost during the Great Depression (correct)
  • They wanted to reduce crime rates
  • They wanted to consume liquor again
  • They were opposed to high taxes

What was the main provision of the 21st Amendment?

  • It increased taxes on liquor
  • It made the illegal trade of alcohol a felony
  • It allowed the transportation and use of liquor in any state (correct)
  • It prohibited the use of liquor in all states

What was the main reason for the failure of the 18th Amendment?

  • It generated high revenue
  • It was opposed by working-class men and families
  • It reduced crime rates
  • It was impractical to enforce (correct)

What was a consequence of the prohibition era?

<p>High crime rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a benefit of the 21st Amendment?

<p>It reduced the illegal trade of alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the 21st Amendment passed?

<p>December 5, 1933 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 21st Amendment on revenue?

<p>It generated a large portion of revenue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the 21st Amendment?

<p>To allow the transportation and use of liquor in any state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 18th Amendment on personal liberties?

<p>It restricted personal liberties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many citizens engage in the illegal trade of alcohol?

<p>To regain their personal liberties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the working-class men and families who supported the 21st Amendment?

<p>To regain personal liberties lost during the Prohibition era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 18th Amendment's failure to enforce and maintain?

<p>The growth of the illegal trade of alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 21st Amendment's provision allowing individual states to prohibit liquor?

<p>It gave states the power to regulate the sale of liquor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the 18th Amendment's high taxes and low revenue?

<p>The rise of the Great Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the 21st Amendment on the illegal trade of alcohol?

<p>It reduced the illegal trade of alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the 21st Amendment's repeal of the 18th Amendment?

<p>To regain personal liberties lost during the Prohibition era (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the 18th Amendment's implementation?

<p>The loss of personal liberties and high crime rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 21st Amendment's provision allowing the transportation and use of liquor?

<p>It generated a large portion of revenue lost during prohibition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the strong support of the 21st Amendment by working-class men and families?

<p>They wanted to regain personal liberties lost during the Prohibition era (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 21st Amendment's repeal of the 18th Amendment?

<p>The reduction of crime rates and generation of revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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