Wilson and the War Answers

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Look at each of the following arguments. Using the drop-down menus, choose whether each argument is for or against prohibition.foragainst“The choice to drink alcohol should be an individual’s right.”foragainst“Banning alcohol would solve social problems.”foragainst“Alcohol causes immorality and poor behavior.”foragainst“Prohibition would make many Americans lose their jobs and businesses.”

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for
B
against
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Which of the following contributed to the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
the campaigning of the Anti-Saloon League
B
the passage of the Sixteenth Amendment
C
the importance of liquor taxes to the government
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Which of these statements about the Prohibition Era are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Americans carefully followed Prohibition laws.
B
Corruption and crime increased greatly.
C
Americans had no way of obtaining alcohol.
D
Many Americans opened speakeasies to sell alcohol illegally.
E
Prohibition led to higher homicide rates.
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According to William Jennings Bryan, what was at stake in the trial?

A
the existence of religion
B
the existence of science
C
the existence of education

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