The 1800s makes the beginning of several social reform movements. Choose one of these reform movements and explain how the movement impacted society. What was the movement’s? Who was involved in the movement?
One of the social reform movements of the 1800s was the Temperance Movement. This movement sought to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol in society. It was led by religious and social reformers who believed that alcohol was a major cause of poverty, crime, and other social ills. The movement was supported by a variety of organizations, including the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Anti-Saloon League, and the Prohibition Party. The movement had a major impact on society, leading to the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1919, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States.
