The Temperance Movement approx. 1808-1852 (dec 16, 1808 – dec 16, 1852)
Description:
-Mostly led by women of middle to upper class-Sign a petition to not drink
-Some wanted to prohibit liquor
-later the 18th amendment had nationwide prohibition
-promoted by protestants
-tied to the rise of Irish immigrants who were catholic
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Date:
dec 16, 1808
dec 16, 1852
~ 44 years