Question

why did progressive era reformers support the goal illustrated in this 1874 political cartoon? a. they believed alcohol use should be limited to patriotic celebrations. b. they believed alcohol abuse was an underlying cause of society’s problems. c. they believed government taxes on the alcohol industry were too high. d. they believed the government needed to break up monopolies in the alcohol industry.

Explanation:

Progressive - Era reformers aimed to address social ills. They saw alcohol abuse as contributing to problems like poverty, domestic violence, and crime. So, they supported measures related to alcohol control.

Answer:

B. They believed alcohol abuse was an underlying cause of society's problems.