Question

in the early 1900s, what did it mean for cities to be \dry\?
○ cities had severe water shortages and restricted water usage.
○ cities imposed extremely high taxes on water usage.
○ cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.
○ cities allowed consumption of alcohol as long as it was taxed.

Explanation:

In the early 1900s, the term "dry" in the context of cities was related to the temperance movement and Prohibition - era concepts. "Dry" cities were those that restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol, in line with the push for temperance and later Prohibition - related measures. The other options about water shortages, high water taxes, or taxed alcohol consumption do not align with the historical meaning of "dry" in this context.

Answer:

C. Cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.