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The temperance movement in the United States gained momentum in the early 19th century, influenced by various religious and social reform groups. Key figures in its early development included Lyman Beecher, a Presbyterian minister, who advocated against alcohol consumption, and organizations like the American Temperance Society, founded in 1826. The movement aimed to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, citing moral, health, and social issues associated with drinking. Over time, it evolved into a broader campaign that ultimately contributed to the prohibition era in the 1920s.

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