Lesson 4 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement emerged in the 19th century as a campaign to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
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The Temperance Movement emerged in the 19th century as a campaign to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. Advocates believed that alcohol was the source of many social problems, including crime and domestic issues. Groups like the Women's Christian Temperance Union played a significant role in promoting the idea of sobriety and the benefits of abstaining from alcohol. This movement ultimately contributed to the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol.
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The Temperance Movement began gaining support in the 1820s.
The Eighteenth Amendment was ratified in 1919.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union was a major organization in the movement.
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