Temperance Movement
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( 1830-1933)
Itzlalhy JuarezNayeli SolteroJose Santos
Temperance Movement
Ratification of the 18th Amendment to the constitution, which prohibited the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol passed in 1933 (later to be repealed)
It is a movement seeking restrictions on the consumption of alcohol.
Movement Driven by religious groups
What Was The Temperance Movement?
Women who were usually the victims of
drunken husbands, were generally the first
speakers against alcohol.
Christian Protestants Labeled consumption
of alcohol sinful and ungodly.
Wealthy factory owners, thought it would
make their workers slack.
Women And protestant churches were the
Leaders
Who Was Involved?
19th century During the Prohibition
EraSecond Great
Awakening Late 18th century
During what time period was the temperance movement?
An attempt by Protestant religions to revive religion.
Felt as if they were drifting away from the path of god.
Many people, particularly religious enthusiasts, felt that drinking alcohol and liquor was sinful.
According to them, people who drank alcohol "lost their faith in God and ceased to observe the teachings of Jesus."
Second Great Awakening
The Temperance movement began
mainly in Connecticut, Virginia, and
New York, where early activist joined
to protest the production of alcohol
and ban Whisky distilling companies.
The movement quickly spread
through the country as similar groups
felt stronger about their cause.
Where Did It Take Place?
The Significance of the EraThe movement enraged
consumers of alcohol
and was the cause of a
black market. Many
investigations took place
that jeopardized the
security of citizens and
exposed major
weaknesses in the
structure of
government based
programs that provide
safety and justice for
people living within the
boundaries of the
country.
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