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, during the temperance movement and later Prohibition (1920 - 1933), “dry” referred to areas (including cities) that restricted alcohol sale/consumption. Options A and B focus on water (incorrect context). Option D contradicts the “dry” concept (allowing taxed alcohol is not “dry”). So the correct meaning is cities restricting alcohol sale/consumption.

Answer:

C. Cities restricted the sale and consumption of alcohol.