jan 1, 1820 - Start of the Temperance Movement

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Starting in the 1820s, the movement attempted to eliminate alcohol consumption.

Causes: With the excessive consumption of alcohol came along American families being unemployed, having physical violence, and other issues. Perceiving alcohol consumption to be a sin, and with the concepts of the Second Great Awakening, many Christian ministers started the Temperance Movement.

Impact: The movement achieved considerable success throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through temperance initiatives, both state and national legislatures began banning alcohol.

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