Asked by Eliza Vardanyan on May 21, 2024
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Like many reforms of the era, temperance and prohibition was
A) a hopeless cause.
B) an international movement.
C) terribly misguided.
D) an outgrowth of socialism.
Temperance
A social movement aimed at reducing or eliminating the consumption of alcoholic beverages due to the belief that alcohol abuse leads to social, moral, and medical issues.
Prohibition
A period in the early 20th century when the sale, production, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned in the United States.
International Movement
A coordinated effort that crosses national boundaries, aimed at promoting or resisting change in social, political, or economic spheres on a global scale.
- Investigate the socio-political movements of the era, with a focus on labor rights, women's suffrage, and the prohibition of alcohol.
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Dorothea BraleyMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Temperance and prohibition were indeed part of an international movement, with various countries and societies around the world advocating for the reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption due to its perceived social and moral consequences.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the socio-political movements of the era, with a focus on labor rights, women's suffrage, and the prohibition of alcohol.