Question

what claims did temperance proponents level regarding alcohol? it was necessary to uplift the morale of the working class. it was an instrument for overreaching federal taxation. it was destroying families, taking the time and money of husbands.

Explanation:

The temperance movement opposed alcohol, claiming it harmed families. The first option says alcohol uplifted workers (contradicts temperance), the second links to federal taxation (unrelated to temperance claims), while the third states alcohol destroyed families (matches temperance arguments about alcohol’s negative social impact).

Answer:

The third option: It was destroying families, taking the time and money of husbands.