The Anti-Saloon League

The Anti-Saloon League was a prominent organization in the early 20th century that advocated for the banning of alcohol, leading to Prohibition in the United States. Founded in 1893, it used political pressure and grassroots campaigns to influence lawmakers and promote the temperance movement. Its goal was to reduce alcohol consumption because it was believed to cause social problems like crime and family issues. The league played a key role in shaping public opinion and legislation that culminated in the 18th Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages until its repeal in 1933.