1. What was the main purpose of the 18 th Amendment? a) To reduce domestic violence and abuse b) To prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol c) To increase government revenue d) To improve public health by encouraging exercise

The main purpose of the 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, was to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States. This period, known as Prohibition, aimed to eliminate the social problems associated with alcohol consumption, appealing to various temperance movements that argued that banning alcohol would lead to a more virtuous society. Ironically, Prohibition led to a surge in organized crime and illegal speakeasies, as many Americans continued to drink despite the legal restrictions. In 1933, the 18th Amendment was ultimately repealed by the 21st Amendment, marking the end of this controversial era and highlighting the challenges of legislating morality.