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What was the effect of the passage of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution on alcohol consumption?
 
  A) Illegal alcohol consumption increased among the rich who could afford the cost.
  B) Consumption increased initially but decreased steadily afterwards.
  C) Consumption decreased dramatically from previous levels.
  D) There was no effect.

Question 2

Per capita alcohol consumption decreased dramatically after 1830 in the United States because of
 
  A) strict enforcement of import quotas on foreign wines and spirits.
  B) the high cost of distilled beverages, which related to periodic grain shortages.
  C) the passage of the 18th Amendment.
  D) the spread of the temperance movement.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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