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The movement appealed to mass amount of women because of the dangers of alcohol. Any women would not there mate to come home drunken, misconducted and not as their self. Also since alcohol has never been cheap the men would spend considerable amount of their paychecks on it. Lastly, in worst case situations some men would be abusive to their wives while they were under the influence.
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Why did people support prohibition in the 1920's?
many of the people that supported prohibition in the 1920s were housewives. They felt that alcohol was the root of all problems. This is because many of their husbands would get their paycheck on friday and spend it all on alcohol that day, leaving the family with no money to buy food with. These women were part of a movement known as "temperance." although there were many reasons people supported prohibition, this was the main one.
What a poor male would do during prohibition?
Many poor men (and women) engaged in bootlegging as a way to make money during prohibition.
Who built women's movement in to a national organization?
There is not a national orgaization that encompasses the whole women's movement. Many orgs participate in the movement.
Why did prohibition movement appeal to so many women?
The movement appealed to mass amount of women because of the dangers of alcohol. Any women would not there mate to come home drunken, misconducted and not as their self. Also since alcohol has never been cheap the men would spend considerable amount of their paychecks on it. Lastly, in worst case situations some men would be abusive to their wives while they were under the influence.
What effort of the Women's Christian Temperance Union eventually led to?
The many prohibition laws against drugs and alcohol and the criminal organisations that live off the criminal activity surrounding prohibition.
What efforts of the Women and Christian Temperance Union eventually led to?
The many prohibition laws against drugs and alcohol and the criminal organisations that live off the criminal activity surrounding prohibition.
Who were the fundamentalists for prohibition?
prohibitionists were a group of people (and sometimes still are) who opposed drinking of any kind. they promoted the passage of the 18th amendment, which began the period of 'prohibition' in the united states, in which the sale and production of liquor was outlawed. the prohibition movement was one of many that began in the progressive era of the 1920's.
Prohibition did not work because?
It was impossible to enforce. Criminal element took over the industry, which lead to violence and corruption. Politicians, judges and local law enforcement were easily corrupted and tended to thwart the efforts of federal law enforcement officials. Many Americans did not believe in prohibition and/or the temperance movement.
How many appeals before given the death penalty?
There are no limits to the number of appeals. They can have as many appeals as inventive attornies can (and do) dream up.
Which of the following is the most valid statement about the reform efforts of the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Many women took a leading role in the reform movement
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.
Did prohibition work ad why?
No, Prohibition failed miserably and caused many problems.
