Lesson 36 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement arose in the early 19th century as a social reform initiative aimed at curbing alcohol consumption and its negative societal effects.
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The Temperance Movement arose in the early 19th century as a social reform initiative aimed at curbing alcohol consumption and its negative societal effects. Advocates believed that excessive drinking led to moral decay, family disintegration, and social problems, prompting organizations such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) to lead the charge for prohibition. The movement gained traction and ultimately culminated in the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. However, the unintended consequences of prohibition, including the rise of organized crime, led to its eventual repeal in 1933 with the 21st Amendment.
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The Temperance Movement sought to reduce alcohol consumption.
The 18th Amendment, passed in 1919, prohibited alcohol.
Prohibition was repealed in 1933 with the 21st Amendment.
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