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Prominent temperance leaders in the United States included Bishop James Cannon, Jr., James Black, Ernest Cherrington, Neal S. Dow, Mary Hunt, William E. Johnson (known as "Pussyfoot" Johnson), Carrie Nation, Howard Hyde Russell, John St. John, Billy Sunday, Father Mathew, Andrew Volstead and Wayne Wheeler.
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What led to prohibition?
The temperance movement.
What did the temperance movement blame?
The temperance movement blamed alcohol.
How and why did the temperance movement win this battle?
The temperance movement was a campaign to moderate the use of alcohol. This movement was fueled by women who learned the after effects of alcohol on their children. The movement stuck fear in a lot of people which helped push it along.
Why did prohibition happen?
Because of the powerful temperance movement.
Who led the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
Francis Willard
What led to prohibition?
The temperance movement.
What was the u.s temperance movement?
The US temperance movement was a movement led by Francis Elizabeth Willard followed by other people who were against the drinking of alcohol. They believed that the drinking of alcohol cased problems for family members and workplaces.
What did the temperance movement blame?
The temperance movement blamed alcohol.
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 is another name for the temperance movement?
Temperance or something like that
One of the most widespread movements of the early 1800s was the?
The most widespread movement of the early 1800s was the temperance movement.
What started prohibitation?
In answer to 'What started' prohibition, it is probably best to say :Substantial pressure from the 'Temperance' movement. The biggest players in the Temperance movement were the 'women's Christian temperance union' which would preach anti alcoholic lessons to children in school, preach morals and spread prohibitionist Propaganda. All this led to the 'Volstead Act' which banned alcohol and all 'intoxicating liquors'.hope that helps.
What has the author Peter T Winskill written?
Peter T. Winskill has written: 'The temperance movement and its workers' -- subject(s): Temperance movement, temperance pledge, Gospel Temperance, liquor reform
What movement opposing alcohol comsuption?
Temperance Movement
What movement warned the dangers of liquor?
The "Temperance" movement.
