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Why didd the wctu support the cause of womens suffrage?
They wanted more voters who supported prohibition.
What progressive belief led to WCTU support for womens suffrage laws?
woman were more moral then men, so they would vote to prohibit alcohol
Why did the WCTU support the cause of womans suffrage?
- if women could vote , they would vote for prohibition
What caused the prohibition era?
Demands from the WCTU and other womens' groups along with pressure from Protestant churches caused Prohibition.
Why did Frances Willard of the WCTU support women's suffrage?
she thought5 women would vote to prohibit alcohol
When was WCTU Railway created?
WCTU Railway was created in 1974.
Why did the WCTU support the cause of women's suffrage?
If all women could vote, they wanted more Prohibitation
What is the goal of the WCTU?
The purpose of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) is to protect families from all negative influences. It describes itself as dedicated to educating young people about the harmful effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco and works to build support for total abstinence from alcohol. The WCTU works on all issues using Scripture as its foundation. WCTU members sign a pledge promising to abstain from beverage alcohol. The organization was founded in 1873 and is considered the oldest voluntary, non-sectarian women's organization in continuous existence in the world.
Why did Mary Lease speak about her concerns to the WCTU?
The WCTU supported many populist causes and could help Mary.
What groups supported temperance?
WCTU
Who was the founder of the WCTU?
Framces E. Willard
What goals did the WCTU have in common with other progressive organizations?
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