CONGRESS PASSES DRY LAW REPEAL - SOUND

CONGRESS PASSES DRY LAW REPEAL - SOUND

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The transcript discusses the historic repeal of the 18th Amendment, highlighting the Senate's overwhelming vote in favor of repeal and the House's decision to resubmit the question to the states. The speaker reflects on their voting history regarding constitutional amendments and emphasizes the repeal's significance as a major event in American history, likening it to an emancipation proclamation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event regarding the 18th Amendment is being discussed for the first time in 13 years?

A new law supporting prohibition

The adoption of a new amendment

A resolution to strengthen the amendment

A favorable action by Congress for its repeal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Senate vote on the resolution for the repeal of the 18th Amendment?

Overwhelmingly for

Unanimously against

Indecisively

With a narrow margin for

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the House take regarding the 18th Amendment?

Strengthened the amendment

Resubmitted the repeal question to the states

Ignored the Senate's resolution

Passed a new amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the speaker's approach to voting on constitutional amendments?

Never votes on constitutional matters

Votes to submit amendments with considerable public support

Votes based on personal beliefs

Only supports amendments with unanimous support

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the repeal of the 18th Amendment in terms of historical significance?

As a major event akin to an emancipation proclamation

As a step backward for the country

As a controversial decision

As a minor legislative change