Temperance Flashcards
(12 cards)
What did the fight over Prohibition reveal about American society?
It showed a divide between middle-class progressives (who opposed alcohol) and the working classes (who often indulged in alcohol).
What was the main aim of the Prohibition Movement?
To outlaw the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States.
What role did immigration play in the rise of the Prohibition Movement?
The movement gained support due to the reaction against city life and the rising immigrant population, seen as linked to alcohol consumption.
Who was Carrie Nation and what was she known for?
A member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), she was famous for attacking bars with a hatchet and promoting the ban on alcohol.
What was the Anti-Saloon League and how did it gain influence?
Founded in 1893, it lobbied major political parties for support and demonstrated its power in 1906 by helping to defeat a ‘Wet’ governor in Ohio.
What was the Prohibition Party and who founded it?
A political party founded in 1869 by James Black to oppose alcohol. Black ran for president in 1872.
What was the difference between ‘Wets’ and ‘Drys’?
Drys’ supported Prohibition, citing social and moral reasons; ‘Wets’ opposed it, supporting personal freedom and alcohol consumption.
How did World War I impact the Prohibition movement?
It strengthened Prohibition as alcohol was linked to German brewers and seen as unpatriotic. President Wilson banned beer production in 1918.
What was the Eighteenth Amendment?
Passed in 1919 and effective from January 1920, it prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US.
What was the Volstead Act?
A law passed to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment by defining and regulating alcoholic beverages.
Why was the end of WWI significant for Prohibition?
The post-war climate provided ideal conditions for passing the Eighteenth Amendment, with public support and a sense of national discipline.
What challenges remained for Prohibition after its introduction?
Despite laws and public support, there was significant opposition and ongoing cultural battles between Drys and Wets in the 1920s.
