Lesson 36 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement sought to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol in society.
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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.
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The Temperance Movement began in the early 19th century.
The 18th Amendment, passed in 1919, enforced Prohibition.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union was a key organization in the movement.
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