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Temperance originally referred to an effort to establish a temperate or responsible use of alcohol; drunkenness was regarded as a problem of the individual, not the liquid itself. Occasional and moderate drinking was acceptable to the reformers who supported this approach.
Prohibition, on the other hand, called for total abstinence. Its supporters believed that alcohol dependence was addictive behavior. Even well-meaning individuals often lacked the discipline to drink responsibly. A total end to the production and consumption of alcohol, backed by law and the threat of punishment, was the only solution in the minds of these reform advocates.
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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.
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.
How far was the role of the Temperance Movement the most important reason for the introduction of prohibition in America?
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.
What was the alcohol ban in the US Called?
Prohibition.
What has the author William H McNitt written?
William H. McNitt has written: 'Bibliography of resources on temperance and prohibition in the Michigan Historical Collections' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Temperance, Prohibition
What two organizations would you want to join for prohibition?
Two prohibition organizations today are the Prohibition Party and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).
What minor political party that was organized in 1872 worked for temperance?
Prohibition
What is the campaign against alcohol consumption?
abolition
What efforts the womens christian temperance union eventually led?
prohibition
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.
