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QuizMultiple Choice

Prohibition

Question 10 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which statement best describes the beliefs of those who were against Prohibition in the early 1900s?

Answer
A
They were hopeful that Prohibition would harm businesses.
B
They thought Prohibition would take away people’s rights.
C
They thought Prohibition was evil and immoral.
D
They were afraid that Prohibition would harm society.

Explanation

Opponents of Prohibition often argued that banning alcohol violated personal freedom and took away people’s right to choose what to drink. So the best description is that they thought Prohibition would take away people’s rights. The other choices describe support for harm or concerns that do not capture this common argument.

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