According to the Text,authorities Largely Ignored Marijuana Clubs in New

question 125

Multiple Choice

According to the text,authorities largely ignored marijuana clubs in New York City during the 1920s because __________.

• A)authorities were focused on looking for cocaine clubs
• B)marijuana was not viewed as a social threat
• C)the police did not know about their existence
• D)marijuana clubs were used mostly for religious ceremonies

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