MTTC Social Studies 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The 21st Amendment, ratified in 1933, is significant because it repealed the 18th Amendment, which had established Prohibition in the United States. Prohibition made the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal, which led to a range of social and legal challenges, including the rise of organized crime and difficulties in enforcement. By repealing this amendment, the 21st Amendment allowed for the legal sale and consumption of alcohol once more, marking a major shift in American social policy and public sentiment towards alcohol consumption. This change recognized the challenges posed by Prohibition and reflected a desire to return to more traditional practices surrounding alcohol in society.

The other choices reflect key historical changes but are not related to the 21st Amendment. The establishment of income tax pertains to the 16th Amendment, women's suffrage is addressed by the 19th Amendment, and racial segregation issues were addressed in various laws and amendments, most notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964, not the 21st Amendment.