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Why did Mobley say that Prohibition was wrong?

A
Government was acting as a servant of big business.
B
Biblical stories show that alcohol is a problem.
C
Morality should be addressed by religion, not the government.
D
The system was not perfect.
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John L. Sullivan financespersonal experiencereligion

A
finances
B
personal experience
C
religion
5

According to the interview, who was Sullivan’s toughest opponent?

A
alcohol
B
Jim Corbett
C
Billy Sunday
D
the city editor
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Sullivan probably supported Prohibition. He wanted to preach temperance instead of talk about boxing, and he wanted to warn young boys not to start drinking because drinking has a lot to do with fighting.

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Identify the factor that most affected each man’s stance on Prohibition. Sam Mobley Mr. MacCurrie John L. Sullivan

Answers:
Selection 1:religion
Selection 2:finances
Selection 3:personal experience
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Which of MacCurrie’s statements best summarizes his opinion of Prohibition?

A
“I wonder was that ever fought out in the courts. Seems to me it was illegal.”
B
“You can't tell me he didn't have that half pint when he went in there.”
C
“Accomplished nothin' and did a lot of harm.”
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Mr. MacCurrie [___]

A
finances
B
personal experience
C
religion

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