) Loopholes in the Volstead Act, which were exploited in the 1920s, included all of the following EXCEPT

A) no fines for possession of alcohol.
B) allowance for medicinal whiskey.
C) allowance for sacramental wine for religious purposes.
D) a ban of hard liquor only, which did not include wine and beer.


Answer: D

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