Question

in the early 1900s, what did it mean for cities to be \dry\?
cities had severe water shortages and restricted water usage.
cities imposed extremely high taxes on water usage.
cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.
cities allowed consumption of alcohol as long as it was taxed.

Explanation:

In the early 1900s in the U.S., the term "dry" referred to areas (including cities) that enforced prohibition, which restricted the sale, manufacture, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, ahead of national Prohibition (1920-1933). The other options relate to water regulations, which are not the correct context for the term "dry" in this historical setting.

Answer:

C. Cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.