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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.
4

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.”
5

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

A
alcohol
B
Jim Corbett
C
Billy Sunday
D
the city editor
6

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Answer:

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.

7

Which of the following did you include in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Sullivan probably supported Prohibition.
B
Sullivan wanted to preach temperance instead of talk about boxing.
C
Sullivan wanted to warn young boys not to start drinking.
D
Sullivan warned that drinking has a lot to do with fighting.
8

Identify the factor that most affected each man’s stance on Prohibition.

Answers:
Selection 1:religion
Selection 2:finances
Selection 3:personal experience
9

Identify the factor that most affected each man’s stance on Prohibition.

Answers:
Selection 1:religion
Selection 2:finances
Selection 3:personal experience
10

Mr. MacCurrie ✔ financespersonal experiencereligion

A
✔ finances
B
personal experience
C
religion
11

John L. Sullivan finances✔ personal experiencereligion

A
finances
B
✔ personal experience
C
religion

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