Supporters of Prohibition were commonly known as "dry" advocates. They believed that banning the sale and consumption of alcohol would lead to a reduction in crime, improve public health, and strengthen family values. Organizations like the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Anti-Saloon League played significant roles in promoting Prohibition during the early 20th century.
Rural Americans and small town residents were the staunchest supporters of Prohibition.
Supporters of prohibition included the WCTU, the KKK, Protestant Churches , the Anti-Saloon League, and a large number of temperance organizations.
Supporters of prohibition included the WCTU, the KKK, Protestant Churches , the Anti-Saloon League, and a large number of temperance organizations.
Many Americans were Constitutionalists, libertarians, supporters of states' rights, opposed Federal intrusion into the personal lives of individuals, supporters of individual freedom, and/or believed that Prohibition would fail to work and be an expensive social engineering experiment.
Many Americans were Constitutionalists, libertarians, supporters of states' rights, opposed Federal intrusion into the personal lives of individuals, supporters of individual freedom, and/or believed that Prohibition would fail to work and be an expensive social engineering experiment.
The supporters of Napoleon are called Bonapartists.
Strong supporters of National Prohibition tended to join the KKK.
According to Ken Burns' documentary, women's temperance leagues-
The Klan attracted, Whites, Protestants, Democrats, racists, and strong supporters of National Prohibition.
Supporters of the Constitution were called Federalists.
Supporters of prohibition believed it would lead to a reduction in crime, improve public morality, and enhance the overall health of society. They argued that banning alcohol would decrease domestic violence, poverty, and social disorder associated with drinking. Additionally, proponents saw prohibition as a means to promote a more disciplined and productive workforce, ultimately fostering a better and more virtuous society.
They are called Kopites