THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
AMERICAN ECONOMY IN THE 1920S
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a widespread effort by few people to increase the consumption of alcohol. (mid 1800’s to early 1900’s)
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a widespread effort by many people to reduce the consumption of alcohol. (mid 1800’s to early 1900’s)
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a widespread effort by many people to reduce the consumption of tobacco. (mid 1800’s to early 1900’s)
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the fight for equal rights such as education, voting, and workplace rights for women.
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Detailed explanation-1: -temperance movement, movement dedicated to promoting moderation and, more often, complete abstinence in the use of intoxicating liquor (see alcohol consumption).
Detailed explanation-2: -During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Temperance Movement fought to reduce consumption of alcohol. The movement began in the 1820s, rooted in Protestant churches, led by clergy and prominent laymen, and powered by women volunteers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following represents the best definition for temperance movement? the fight for equal rights such as education, voting, and workplace rights for women.
Detailed explanation-4: -The temperance movement took place in the United States from about 1800 to 1933. In the early 1800s, many Americans believed that drinking was immoral and that alcohol was a threat to the nation’s success. These beliefs led to widespread support for temperance, which means not drinking alcohol.