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Was prohibition backed by many groups of the US' religious community?
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∙ 13y ago
yes As it was considered the "work of the devil".They pressured Congress to pass laws outlawing anything that they felt brought about the destruction of the family
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Why was prohibition introduced in 1919?
Prohibition came as a result of strong pressure from various Protestant denominations and temperance groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
How many Religious groups are there?
The 3 main religious groups are: -Christianity -Judaism (Jewish) -Islamic The previous answer is not correct. The religions listed above are the Abrahamic Religions and not the main religious groups of the world. There are literally hundreds of thousands of religious groups, and possibly thousands of "main" religious groups.
Are religious groups considered interest groups?
Yes...
Who was involved in the prohibition?
Robert P. Shuler and Wayne Wheeler were two significant players during prohibition. Others were Annie Wittenmyer and Al Capone. Prohibition in the U.S. ended in 1933.
What two religious groups openly condemn slavery in the American colonies?
The Quakers and the Mennonites were two religious groups that openly condemned slavery in the American colonies.
What is phenomenological community?
A phenomenological community is a group of people who have shared or like-minded relationships, values, interests, beliefs and goals. The phenomenological community does not necessarily share geographical boundaries as does the geopolitical community. Examples of phenomenological communities include religious groups and social groups.
What is a phenomenological community?
A phenomenological community is a group of people who have shared or like-minded relationships, values, interests, beliefs and goals. The phenomenological community does not necessarily share geographical boundaries as does the geopolitical community. Examples of phenomenological communities include religious groups and social groups.
What are two ways religious groups affect life in North Carolina?
Religious groups have the same affect on North Carolina as they do everywhere else: They bring together the community and provide a spiritual outlet for those who need it.
Why was prohibition introduced in 1919?
Prohibition came as a result of strong pressure from various Protestant denominations and temperance groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
What groups prospered during prohibition?
Organized criminals, bootleggers, moonshiners, and public officials who were corrupt were among the beneficiaries of Prohibition.
What caused the prohibition era?
Demands from the WCTU and other womens' groups along with pressure from Protestant churches caused Prohibition.
How many Religious groups are there?
The 3 main religious groups are: -Christianity -Judaism (Jewish) -Islamic The previous answer is not correct. The religions listed above are the Abrahamic Religions and not the main religious groups of the world. There are literally hundreds of thousands of religious groups, and possibly thousands of "main" religious groups.
Who encouraged prohibition in Ontario?
The WCTU, among many other groups.
What groups most profited from prohibition?
Criminals and corrupt public officials.
Prohibition groups saw a link between drinking?
Abuses by big business
Prohibition groups saw a link between drinking and?
Abuses by big business
Are religious groups considered interest groups?
Yes...
