Temperance Movement (jan 1, 1820 – jan 1, 1848)

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Cause:
- effect of alcohol on families and society
- decreased motivation in jobs due to hangovers or drunk feelings
- social problems like prostitution, crime, poverty

Effect:
- failed to stop use of alcohol
- led to widespread production of unregulated and untaxed alcohol
- development organized crime and increased violence
- massive political corruption

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