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How far was the role of the Temperance Movement the most important reason for the introduction of prohibition in America?
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There is no question that the temperance movement, particularly, the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), was the most important political force which resulted in Prohibition in 1920. There could never have been Prohibition without the WCTU.
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What was the alcohol ban in the US Called?
Prohibition.
Where did the demand for national prohibition originate?
National Prohibition largely originated from demands of the women's movement (primarily the Woman's Christian Temperance Union or WCTU) and Protestant churches.
What movement did many Americans especially women join to defeat alcohol abuse?
That was the Temperance movement, popular around the last turn of the century.
What term refers to the movement to abolish alcohol?
The movement to abolish alcohol was called the Temperance Movement.
How did the temperance movement affected woman?
the temperance movement was the first issue women were involved with..
What led to prohibition?
The temperance movement.
Who started Prohibition of liquor?
The temperance movement and the Progressive movement both pushed for prohibition,
Why did prohibition happen?
Because of the powerful temperance movement.
What was the alcohol ban in the US Called?
Prohibition.
What was the movement to outlaw the sale of alcohol in the 1800's was called?
Temperance Movement
Which of the following is most accurately described as the descendant of the temperance movement of the 1830s?
prohibition movement
What movement called for no alcohol?
Both prohibition and neo-prohibition attempt to reduce alcohol consumption.
What impact does prohibition have today on America?
Prohibition solidified a strong alcohol temperance movement in the US. The tradition continues today in the form of the neo-prohibition movement.
What is the campaign against alcohol consumption?
abolition
Who are important people of the temperance movement?
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What has the author Malcolm Graeme Decarie written?
Malcolm Graeme Decarie has written: 'The prohibition movement in Ontario' -- subject(s): Temperance, Prohibition
who was The 1879 leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
Frances Willard was the leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in 1879. She was a prominent figure in the temperance movement and advocated for the prohibition of alcohol.
