American Temperance Society

The American Temperance Society, founded in 1826, was a group dedicated to reducing alcohol consumption in the United States. It aimed to promote abstinence from alcoholic beverages to improve individual health, family stability, and social order. The society advocated for moderation or complete sobriety and worked through campaigns, public education, and moral persuasion. It played a significant role in the broader temperance movement, influencing laws and societal attitudes toward alcohol, and laid groundwork for future efforts in alcohol regulation and prohibition.