Part A

Question

which group most likely opposed the Progressive reform efforts of Governor Parker?
A.
tenant farmers and sharecroppers in rural areas
B.
owners of large utility companies and drilling interests
C.
dockworkers in New Orleans and other port cities
D.
supporters of property and voting rights for women
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Based on Source 2, which statement best explains how Louisiana parishes reacted to the temperance movement?
A.
A statewide ban on alcohol consumption was protested by many parishes.
B.
Most parishes allowed citizens to join only one temperance organization.
C.
Citizens came together in many parishes to ban the sale of alcohol.
D.
Police officers in most parishes opposed the efforts of temperance reformers.

Answer 1

Part A
The group most likely to have opposed the Progressive reform efforts of Governor Parker would be:
B. owners of large utility companies and drilling interests.
This group typically resisted reforms that aimed to regulate their industries or limit their profits.

Part B
Based on Source 2, the statement that best explains how Louisiana parishes reacted to the temperance movement would be:
C. Citizens came together in many parishes to ban the sale of alcohol.
This reflects a collective effort among communities in response to the temperance movement.