Causes/Effects
when Americans would refuse to purchase items from certain stores due to the decrease in manufacturing of alcohol
What is strike?
was considered the father of the temperance movement; was a doctor and devout christian
Who is Benjamin Rush?
People who bootlegged alcohol
What are moonshiners?
to ban alcohol
What was the main goal of the movement?
was the main problem that led to societal problems, such as unemployment and physical violence.
What is alcohol?
advocated about teaching children about alcohol consumption
Who is Ernest Cherrington?
Proposed the Volstead Act that would legalize the consumption of light wine and beer in 1933
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
the complete ban of alcohol
What was the Volstead Act?
were placed around towns to encourage Americans to drink water instead of alcohol.
What are temperance fountains?
co-founded the National Temperance Society and Publishing House
Who is James Black?
The act that helped proceed to the repeal of Prohibition
What was the Volstead Act?
Advocates would suggest going here instead of taverns for relaxation
What are venues?
complete abstinence of alcohol
What is teetototalism?
was the first president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Who is Annie Wittenmyer?
The amendment that repealed prohibition
What is the 21st amendment?
international temperance organization that was among the first organizations of women devoted to social reform
What was the Women’s Christian Temperance Union?
Women wanted alcohol consumption limited because it increased the severity of ___________.
What is domestic violence/abuse?
advocate of women’s suffrage, contributed to the passing of the 18th amendment
Who is Carry Nation?
The first state to ratify the 18th amendment
What is Mississippi?
Outlawed the use of grain in the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages
What was the Lever Act of 1917?