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Temperance Movement

Temperance Movement. Why Temperance?. People blamed crime, poverty, and even mental illness on drunkenness The use and abuse of Alcohol was common during the early 1800’s. Many reformers called for Temperance – moderation in drinking habits. How?.

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Temperance Movement

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  1. Temperance Movement

  2. Why Temperance? • People blamed crime, poverty, and even mental illness on drunkenness • The use and abuse of Alcohol was common during the early 1800’s. • Many reformers called for • Temperance – moderation in drinking habits

  3. How? • Some reformers wanted drinking to be banned all together • They pushed for laws that banned the sale of alcohol. Maine was the first state to pass this law. Other states followed suite. • However most states lifted their bans after a little time had passed.

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