DOCUMENT 1
Poster “Wet or Dry”
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Text “Guardians of family virtues”
Poster “Wet or Dry”
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Text “Guardians of family virtues”
Quote one element which shows the opposition on this poster.
- different mottos / slogans
- man and woman back to back
- a rich man/ brewer and a poor mother / housewife
What happened in 1873?
Eliza decided to take action
When did the Temperance movement take place?
During the 19th and 20th centuries
What is the goal of the poster?
To make people vote for prohibition
Translate the message on the poster in French.
Les lèvres qui touchent de l'alcool ne toucheront pas les nôtres.
What does the number "31" correspond to in the video?
The number of states the movement spread in.
What was the name given to the women who wanted prohibition?
The guardians of family virtue
What triggered Eliza's involvement?
The death of her son
What types of actions did women do? Quote 3 of them.
- sing / pray / kneel / block entrance of saloons / talk to men
Give 2 consequences of men drinking
- domestic violence
- financial problems
- family destitution
What did Eliza's son die of?
He died because of an addiction to alcohol following a doctor's prescription.
What did firemen do to women who were praying?
They sprayed them with freezing water.
When and where was the WCTU established?
in 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio
What was the reason for Eliza's husband not supporting her?
He found it foolish, women should take part in the debate
What type of dresses were the women wearing?
Black ankle-length dresses