Temperance Movement

1. Temperance Movement ( 1830-1933) Itzlalhy Juarez Nayeli Soltero Jose Santos

2. What Was The Temperance Movement? • Ratification of the 18th Amendment to the constitution, which prohibited the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol passed in 1933 (later to be repealed) • It is a movement seeking restrictions on the consumption of alcohol. • Movement Driven by religious groups

3. Who Was Involved? Women who were usually the victims of drunken husbands, were generally the first speakers against alcohol. Christian Protestants Labeled consumption of alcohol sinful and ungodly. Wealthy factory owners, thought it would make their workers slack. Women And protestant churches were the Leaders

4. During what time period was the temperance movement? 19th century During the Prohibition Era Second Great Awakening Late 18th century

5. Second Great Awakening An attempt by Protestant religions to revive religion. Felt as if they were drifting away from the path of god. Many people, particularly religious enthusiasts, felt that drinking alcohol and liquor was sinful. According to them, people who drank alcohol "lost their faith in God and ceased to observe the teachings of Jesus."

6. Where Did It Take Place? The Temperance movement began mainly in Connecticut, Virginia, and New York, where early activist joined to protest the production of alcohol and ban Whisky distilling companies. The movement quickly spread through the country as similar groups felt stronger about their cause.

7. The Significance of the Era The movement enraged consumers of alcohol and was the cause of a black market. Many investigations took place that jeopardized the security of citizens and exposed major weaknesses in the structure of government based programs that provide safety and justice for people living within the boundaries of the country.

8. Reference Page • http://www.loc.gov/ • http://www.history.com/ • The American Pageant