In the 1920s,the "noble experiment" referred to
A)the equal rights amendment for women.
B)laws to restrict child labor.
C)political isolationism.
D)female suffrage.
E)the prohibition of alcohol.

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The "noble experiment" was a nickname for the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, which began in 1920 with the passing of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. This term was used by those who supported the prohibition, believing that it was a noble endeavor to eliminate the negative effects of alcohol on society. However, the prohibition proved to be ineffective, leading to an increase in organized crime and bootlegging. It was eventually repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933.

In the 1920s,the "Noble Experiment" Referred to