15 Questions
What was the main reason why the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act were passed without public input?
A radical change in policy was made during a time when citizens were preoccupied with other matters.
Why is it suggested in the passage that the complete repeal of Prohibition seems unlikely?
It is deeply entrenched in the fundamental law of the nation.
What does the author suggest about the enforcement of laws that are still on the books?
People who understand history know that laws on the books do not need to be enforced forever.
What role do customs and mores play in the creation of laws according to the passage?
Most laws grow out of existing folkways developed by the majority of people.
How does the author view the idea that laws should be enforced because they are on the books?
The author believes it is a fallacy perpetuated by those ignorant of history.
What does the passage suggest about the passing of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act?
The legislation was passed during a time when citizens were preoccupied with other matters.
What is suggested about the enforcement of laws according to the passage?
Enforcement of a law is not guaranteed even if it remains on the books.
What is the main reason cited in the passage for the challenges in repealing Prohibition?
The substantial effort required to achieve a political revolution.
How are laws typically developed according to the passage?
By codifying existing habits and traditions into legal statutes.
Why is it suggested in the passage that the repeal of Prohibition seems unlikely?
Due to the entrenched nature of Prohibition in the nation's fundamental law.
Which public figure symbolized rural America, Christian evangelicalism, and traditionalism in the early twentieth century?
William Jennings Bryan
In what year did the famous Scopes Trial take place in Dayton, Tennessee?
1925
Which public figure championed the Prohibition cause in the 1910s and came from a Dry family?
William Jennings Bryan
What was Clarence Darrow's stance on Prohibition in the 1920s?
He was an opponent of Prohibition
Which prominent public figure prosecuted teacher John Scopes in the famous Scopes Trial?
William Jennings Bryan
Explore the clash between attorney Clarence Darrow and Democratic politician William Jennings Bryan during the famous Scopes Trial in 1925. Darrow advocated for civil liberties and modernity, while Bryan represented rural America and traditional values.
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