During the 1920s, two distinct groups clashed over the idea of Prohibition, signed into law to stop the sale and manufacturing of alcohol. The two perspectives were 'wet' vs. 'dry'. Which 4 quotes from the list below represent the 'dry' perspective?

A. "Alcoholism leads to crime, violence, and the breakup of families."

B. "Prohibition allows the pure stream of country sentiment and township morals to flush out the cesspools of the cities."

C. "Prohibition will lead to a happier, healthier society."

D. "Prohibition is an attempt to legislate morality"

E."Prohibition led to in increase an illegal behavior by normally law-abiding citizens."

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Nelson Hayes

17 February, 11:12

During the 1920s, two distinct groups clashed over the idea of Prohibition, signed into law to stop the sale and manufacturing of alcohol. The two perspectives were 'wet' vs. 'dry'. Which 4 quotes from the list below represent the 'dry' perspective?

A. "Alcoholism leads to crime, violence, and the breakup of families."

B. "Prohibition allows the pure stream of country sentiment and township morals to flush out the cesspools of the cities."

C. "Prohibition will lead to a happier, healthier society."

D. "Prohibition is an attempt to legislate morality"

E."Prohibition led to in increase an illegal behavior by normally law-abiding citizens."

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Gerald Franklin · Answer 1

A, B, and C are from the dry perspective as in they believe in prohibition. D and E I would say are against prohibition. Saying it causes negativity and permits them from normal freedoms such as free choice.