Question

in the early 1900s, what did it mean for cities to be \dry\?

cities allowed
consumption of
alcohol as long as it
was taxed.

cities imposed
extremely high taxes
on water usage.

cities had severe
water shortages and
restricted water
usage.

cities restricted the
sale and
consumption of
alcohol.

Explanation:

In the early 1900s, the term "dry" in the context of cities related to the temperance movement and Prohibition - era ideas. "Dry" cities were those that restricted or prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol. The first option allows alcohol (with tax), the second and third are about water (not relevant to the "dry" term for alcohol restrictions), so the correct one is the fourth option.

Answer:

Cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.