The Temperance Movement

The Temperance Movement sought to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol in society. Advocates believed that alcohol led to social problems, such as crime and poverty, and they worked to promote abstinence.

Organizations like the Woman's Christian Temperance Union played a significant role in advocating for laws to restrict alcohol sales. Their efforts culminated in the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.