TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
In the 1820s, many people believed that drinking alcohol caused poor health, crime, domestic violence, and other social problems.
As a result of these beliefs, some people wanted to limit the sale of alcohol; while others wanted to outlaw the sale and making of alcohol completely.
These beliefs led to the "Temperance Movement." A reform movement that is against the drinking, making and selling of alcohol.
Many women were against the use of alcohol. A major women's group that taught, marched and petitioned against the use of alcohol was The Women's Christian Temperance Union.
The efforts of the Temperance Movement eventually led to the passing of the 18th Amendment.
The 18th Amendment made it illegal to sell or transport alcohol in the United States. The time period this law was in effect is know as Prohibition.