drunkness : he was a reformer that contributed to the Temperance Movement, which was to purify American Society.
The temperance movement and educational reform were two aspects of American society targeted by reformers.
He supported the temperance movement, opposed slavery, and worked for world peace
The primary goal of the American Temperance Society, founded in 1826, was to promote abstinence from alcohol and reduce alcohol consumption in society. The society aimed to raise awareness about the negative effects of alcohol on individuals and families, advocating for moral reform and healthier lifestyles. It sought to educate the public on the dangers of drinking and to encourage individuals to pledge sobriety. Ultimately, the society played a significant role in the broader temperance movement, which eventually contributed to the push for Prohibition in the early 20th century.
The first president of the WCTU was Annie Wittenmyer. That's the closest I can come to a founder.
The american temperance society
The American Temperance Society was formed on February 13, 1826 in Boston.
Lyman Beecher
From Wikipedia:"The American Temperance Society (ATS), also known as the American Society for the Promotion of Temperance was a society established on February 13, 1826 in Boston, MA. Within five years there were 2,220 local chapters in the U.S. with 170,000 members who had taken a pledge to abstain from drinking distilled beverages. Within ten years, there were over 8,000 local groups and more than 1,500,000 members who had taken the pledge.The society benefited from, and contributed to, a reform sentiment in much of the country promoting the abolition of slavery, expanding women's rights, temperance, and the improvement of society. Possibly because of its association with the abolitionist movement, the society was most successful in northern states.After a while, temperance groups increasingly pressed for the mandatory prohibition of alcohol rather than for voluntary abstinence."JFGIA!
the American Temperance Society
that no one should drink
drunkness : he was a reformer that contributed to the Temperance Movement, which was to purify American Society.
The temperance movement and educational reform were two aspects of American society targeted by reformers.
women's suffrage and freeing the slaves
The American Temperance Society, founded in 1826, aimed to promote the reduction and eventual prohibition of alcohol consumption in the United States, advocating for moral reform and public health. The American Temperance Union, established in 1833, sought to coordinate national efforts in this movement, emphasizing the dangers of alcohol and encouraging individuals to pledge abstinence. Both organizations played a crucial role in the larger temperance movement, which ultimately contributed to the Prohibition era in the early 20th century.
Women's Suffrage and Freeing Slaves
Lyman Beecher was a Presbyterian minister. He was active in the temperance movement, which campaigned against the excessive use of alcohol in American society.