Temperance Era
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The temperance movement of the 19th century was an organized effort to encourage moderation in the us of liquor or press for complete abstinence. The movement's ranks were mostly filled by women who, with their children, had endured the effects of unbridled drinking by many of their menfolk. Alcohol was blamed for many of society's demerits, among them severe health problems, destitution and crime. At first, they used moral suasion to address the problem. The organized Temperance movement started in the American revolution in Connecticut, Virginia and New York State with farmers forming associations to ban whiskey distilling with the movement spreading to eight states, advocating temperance rather than abstinence taking positions on moral issues such as observance of the Sabbath.
"Temperance Movement." Temperance Movement. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
"Temperance Movement." Temperance Movement. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
"Temperance Movement." Temperance Movement. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
"Temperance Movement." Temperance Movement. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.