Jason & Han Joo Temperance Movement
What is it? Temperance (n): total abstinence from alcoholic liquors. Social movement Criticized excessive alcohol use Teetotalism: abstinence from drinking alcohol
When was it? Began before Civil War 1861-65 Continued after (around 1880s’) Women’s movement Protestant churches
Causes Women’s movement Protestant churches Protection of families Abstinence
Causes (cont’d.) World War I Weak organization of opponents brewers (German) were hated; grain needed for war Weak organization of opponents Support of KKK Propaganda Posters
Effects (short-term) Passage of Eighteenth amendment “Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all the territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.” (US Constitution)
Effects (long-term) Eighteenth amendment Led to increase in unregulated/untaxed alcohol Organized crime Violence Corruption Repealed in 1933 by 21st amendment. Sin tax