After 1830,as alcohol consumption _______,coffee consumption _______.

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The passage mentions that "In the 1830s and 1840s, Americans drank on average more than five gallons of pure alcohol per year," indicating an increase in alcohol consumption. In contrast, the passage states that "Coffee became the favored drink of the temperance movement," suggesting an increase in coffee consumption as a substitute for alcohol. Therefore, choice C (decreased alcohol consumption, increased coffee consumption) is the best option.

After 1830,as Alcohol Consumption _______,Coffee Consumption _______

After 1830,as Alcohol Consumption _,Coffee Consumption _