Prohibition in American History
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What was the primary reason for the strong support of the 21st Amendment?

  • It allowed for the transportation and sale of alcohol. (correct)
  • It was strongly opposed by working-class men and families.
  • It lowered crime rates significantly.
  • It enhanced revenue generation during the Great Depression.
  • Why was the 18th Amendment considered impractical to enforce and maintain?

  • It led to a reduction in illegal alcohol trade.
  • It imposed high taxes on alcohol.
  • It generated substantial revenue for the government.
  • Many citizens wanted to regain their personal liberties. (correct)
  • Which provision was included in the 21st Amendment regarding the Eighteenth Amendment?

  • It mandated higher taxes on alcohol.
  • It prohibited individual states from imposing their own restrictions.
  • It reduced crime rates significantly.
  • It repealed the Eighteenth Amendment. (correct)
  • What impact did the 21st Amendment have on the illegal alcohol trade?

    <p>It significantly reduced the illegal alcohol trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By allowing for the sale of alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant unintended consequence of the 18th Amendment?

    <p>The Great Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did citizens respond to the limitations imposed by the 18th Amendment?

    <p>By engaging in illegal alcohol trade to maintain their freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 21st Amendment?

    <p>To reinstate personal liberties lost under the 18th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant unintended consequence of the 18th Amendment mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision of the 21st Amendment specifically addressed the Eighteenth Amendment?

    <p>It repealed the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the 18th Amendment considered impractical to enforce and maintain?

    <p>Many citizens wanted to regain their personal liberties and engaged in illegal alcohol trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor that led to the strong support for the 21st Amendment among working-class men and families?

    <p>It would generate revenue lost during prohibition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the 21st Amendment address the issue of illegal alcohol trade?

    <p>It repealed the 18th Amendment, which had led to the illegal alcohol trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a provision of the 21st Amendment?

    <p>The amendment would not apply until it was ratified to the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It would generate revenue lost during the Great Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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