Reform in America: Part I Changes that “improved” Americaʻs way of life (1800ʻs)

Reform? A “change from the norm (“norm” – normal. “How it used to be.”). A true reform affects the social (relationship of people), political (government, law, and politics), and economics (the way money is made and spent) of the area of change.

Types of Reform in America... 1.Children 2.Women 3.Temperance 4.Slavery

Temperance Movement ALCOHOL

Temperance Movement Temperance definition: – the practice of always controlling your actions, thoughts, or feelings so that you do not eat or drink too much, become too angry, etc. – total abstinence from alcoholic liquors.

Temperance Movement It was a social reform/movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Movement first started in New York(1808) and Massachusetts(1813). The Temperance Movement was mainly supported by women. “The American Society for the promotion of Temperance” was created (1826).

Temperance Movement What caused Americans to drink and abuse alcohol? 1. After the Revolutionary War, inflation of goods were difficult for the people to afford(economic and social issue). 2. Americans now have to create their own government without the help of the British (political and social issue). 3. Societal Pressure in Men. They were the money-makers of the household and many could not fulfill the expectation.

Temperance Movement What were the effects of drinking? Family abuse Crime Health Problems Unemployment

Temperance Movement How does drinking affect: - family abuse - crime - health problems - unemployment? Plan by yourself, talk to a peer, and discuss with class.

Temperance Movement What were the goals of the American Temperance Society (1826)? 1.To persuade people to “take the pledge” and promise not to drink alcohol. 2.To urge states to pass laws against the sale of drinking of alcohol.

Temperance Movement Results of the Temperance Movement? 1.By 1855, laws in 13 states prevented the sale or drinking of alcohol. 2.Other states (18 states) repealed the movement and allowed the sale and consumption of alcohol. 3.Churches continued the task of the Temperance Movement.