How was the Prohibition linked to anti-immigrant sentiments?
A.
Beer was seen as a German beverage, associated with World War I.
B.
Moonshine (homemade liquor) was primarily made by immigrants and was looked down on by white Americans.
C.
Drunkenness was seen as a trait of Asian immigrants in the West.
D.
Many European immigrants considered alcohol a key part of their culture and life and often gathered together over alcohol.
1 answer
A. Beer was seen as a German beverage, associated with World War I. During World War I, German Americans were considered to be enemies of the state, and beer was associated with German culture. As a result, the temperance movement gained momentum, and the idea of Prohibition was introduced as a way to eliminate the consumption of German beer and reduce the power of German brewers.