Women's Christian Temperance Union
Yes, it and the Antisaloon League were the two most influential
Women's Christian Temperance Union
An organized campaign to eliminate alcohol consumption.
temperance/ no alcohol
A large number of people and groups have fought against drinking or selling alcohol.
While there was alway the "mob" aka organized crime. the point of organized crime is to bring "illegal" goods and services to those willing to pay for it. just like mcdonalds bring Hamburgers to those who want to eat hamburgers. They are very organized and need to be to make a profit. prohibition make all alcohol illegal. those best to profit from this now ''illegal" good were those who already had a structure to provide "illegal" goods and services. since everyone like alcohol, be it simply beer or a whisky, organized crime was able to make lot so money, which the organization invested in itself to provide futher infustructre to provide good and services. so after alcohol become legal again, organized crime still had this infustructure in place to provide goods and services that have not been legal yet, such as other drugs, prositution, stolen goods (at cheaper prices), etc.
The term temperance refers to organized efforts to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol in societies. It often involves advocating for moderation in alcohol consumption or advocating for stricter regulations and laws surrounding the sale and consumption of alcohol. The temperance movement has historical roots in various regions and has been a significant social and political force in shaping attitudes towards alcohol.
The increase in organized crime during the 1920s was mainly related to the illegal activity of alcohol smuggling and distribution during the time of Prohibition in the United States. With the ban on the sale and production of alcohol, criminal organizations like the Mafia and gangs like the Chicago Outfit saw an opportunity to profit by supplying bootlegged alcohol to a thirsty public, leading to a surge in organized crime activities.
bootlegging
The 23rd amendment had nothing to do with alcohol.
While there was alway the "mob" aka organized crime. the point of organized crime is to bring "illegal" goods and services to those willing to pay for it. just like mcdonalds bring Hamburgers to those who want to eat hamburgers. They are very organized and need to be to make a profit. prohibition make all alcohol illegal. those best to profit from this now ''illegal" good were those who already had a structure to provide "illegal" goods and services. since everyone like alcohol, be it simply beer or a whisky, organized crime was able to make lot so money, which the organization invested in itself to provide futher infustructre to provide good and services. so after alcohol become legal again, organized crime still had this infustructure in place to provide goods and services that have not been legal yet, such as other drugs, prositution, stolen goods (at cheaper prices), etc.
One of the leading crusaders against the use of alcohol was the Women's Temperance league founded by Francis Willard. There was also a man named Aaron Watkins who was important in the fight for prohibition in the 1920's.