6. Which statement best expresses the truth about the Eighteenth Amendment? A Itwasan ill -intentioned effort which turned off many people who might have been strong supporters. C It pleased the majority of Americans, and one still wonders why it was repealed. B It was a complete and utter failure, satisfying no one. D Its passage showed a strong desire to turn the clock back to a simpler and purer time Its repeal showed that this was virtually impossible.

## Step 1<br />The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States from 1920 to 1933. This amendment was later repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The question asks us to choose the statement that best expresses the truth about the Eighteenth Amendment. <br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option A suggests that the amendment was an ill-intentioned effort that turned off many people who might have been strong supporters. This statement is subjective and does not provide a clear understanding of the amendment's impact.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option B states that the amendment was a complete and utter failure, satisfying no one. This statement is also subjective and does not provide a clear understanding of the amendment's impact.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option C suggests that the amendment pleased the majority of Americans, and one still wonders why it was repealed. This statement is not accurate as the repeal of the amendment was due to its unpopularity and the negative effects it had on the economy and society.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Option D states that the passage of the amendment showed a strong desire to turn the clock back to a simpler and purer time, and its repeal showed that this was virtually impossible. This statement accurately reflects the historical context and the reasons behind the amendment's repeal.