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Which organization was largely responsible for prohibition laws that passed in the US states in the 1830s and 1840s?

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What organizations was largely responsible for prohibition laws that passed in many US states in the 1830s and 1840s?

The temperance movement, led primarily by organizations such as the American Temperance Society, was largely responsible for the prohibition laws that passed in many US states in the 1830s and 1840s. These groups advocated for the reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption, citing moral, health, and social issues associated with drinking. Their efforts culminated in a growing public sentiment against alcohol, leading to various state-level prohibitions and regulations.


Why did ideologies have such a powerful appeal in the 1830s and 1840s?

Ideology always has dominated society and has always been part of man’s experience, so the dates you ask about are not extraordinary in anyway concerning ideology.


What year did the US abolish debtors and rsquo prisons?

The United States abolished debtors' prisons in the early 19th century, with significant legal changes occurring in the 1830s and 1840s. By 1833, most states had eliminated the practice, recognizing that imprisoning individuals for unpaid debts was unjust. The last state to formally abolish debtors' prisons was North Carolina in 1869.


Why did slavery become more central to American politics in the 1840s?

Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands(territory bought from Mexico) should be free or slave states.