Which Statement Best Explains Why Temperance Became Such a Popular

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why temperance became such a popular reform movement?

• A) It meshed with the needs of the merging market economy, and drinking hurt families financially.
• B) It appealed to nearly all groups in American society.
• C) It helped new immigrants to integrate into American society.
• D) It reduced taxes on the middle and working classes.

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