1840 Temperance Movement (jan 8, 1840 – sep 3, 1845)
Description:
Human quality that induces to use or do things in moderation.In 1838, the state of Massachusetts passed a temperance law banning the sale of spirits in less than 15-gallon quantities; though the law was repealed two years later, it set a precedent for such legislation. Maine passed the first state prohibition laws in 1846, followed by a stricter law in 1851.
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Date:
jan 8, 1840
sep 3, 1845
~ 5 years and 7 months