Alcohol consumption in the United States reached its peak during​

A) ​the early 1800s.
B) ​the Civil War.
C) ​Prohibition.
D) ​World War II.

Prohibition

A period in history, particularly in the United States (1920-1933), when the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcohol were banned.

Civil War

An internal conflict within a country between differing factions, states, or governments, often characterized by intense military engagements and significant casualties.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes.