Question

why did progressive era reformers support the goal illustrated in the 1874 political cartoon? a they believed government taxes on the alcohol industry were too high. b they believed alcohol abuse was an underlying cause of societys problems. c they believed the government needed to break up monopolies in the alcohol industry. d they believed alcohol use should be limited to patriotic celebrations. source: library of congress, prints and photographs division

Explanation:

Progressive - Era reformers were concerned with social ills. Alcohol abuse was seen as contributing to problems like family breakdown, poverty, and crime. They aimed to improve society, and curbing alcohol was one of their goals.

Answer:

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