Tempersance Movement

The Temperance Movement was a social effort, mainly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, aimed at reducing or eliminating the consumption of alcohol. Advocates believed excessive drinking caused social issues like crime, family problems, and health deterioration. They promoted moderation or complete abstinence from alcohol, often establishing organizations and campaigns to persuade individuals and influence laws. The movement contributed to the enactment of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), during which the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol were illegal. Overall, it sought to improve society’s moral and physical well-being by addressing alcohol’s negative impacts.