American Temperance Society
Definition
The American Temperance Society was a social movement in the early 19th century that advocated for the reduction and prohibition of alcohol consumption, believing it to be the root cause of societal issues like crime and domestic abuse.
Analogy
Think of the American Temperance Society as a group of school principals trying to ban soda from their schools because they believe it's causing health problems and poor behavior among students.
Related terms
Prohibition: This is a term referring to the legal prevention of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. It was heavily influenced by groups like the American Temperance Society.
Suffrage Movement: This refers to campaigns in many countries aimed at achieving women's right to vote. Many suffragettes were also involved in temperance movements, seeing both causes as related fights for moral reform.
Second Great Awakening: A Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in America which led to increased social activism, including temperance movements.
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