Question

9. Why did many progressives reformers support the prohibition movement? *

They believed it would reduce unemployment.

They thought it would reduce poverty in society.

They thought it would reduce violence in society.

All of the choices are true.

Answer 1

They believed it would reduce unemployment.

Step-by-step explanation:

WWI Helped the Cause

Progressives successfully pushed for nationwide prohibition during WWI. They argued that grain used for alcoholic beverages was needed for the war effort. Also, they stressed that most brewers were German or of German heritage.