Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) History
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What was the significance of the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

  • It established the foundation for the civil rights movement.
  • It prohibited the consumption of alcohol. (correct)
  • It granted full civil rights to all citizens.
  • It established women's suffrage.

    • Which organization was one of the first to admit women into its membership?

  • Order of Good Templars
  • Anti-Saloon League
  • Women's Christian Temperance Union
  • Prohibition Party (correct)

    • What impact did the temperance movement have on the creation of women's suffrage?

  • It postponed the creation of women's suffrage. (correct)
  • It accelerated the creation of women's suffrage.
  • It had no effect on women's suffrage.
  • It led to the immediate establishment of women's suffrage.

    • Which organization was founded in Ohio and later became a national organization?

    <p>Anti-Saloon League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of fundamentalist Christian movement concerning temperance?

    <p>Encourage teetotaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

    <p>&quot;Prohibition&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event resulted in the formation of the International Prohibition Confederation?

    <p>&quot;World Prohibition Conference&quot; in London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of the temperance movement on society?

    <p>Promoting harmful racial stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of women in the early temperance movement?

    <p>They led the movement and advocated for women's rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one enduring political effect of the temperance movement?

    <p>The passing of the Volstead Act and Eighteenth Amendment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Order of Good Templars?

    <p>It was the first international temperance organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the creation of men's temperance organizations affect women's involvement in the temperance movement?

    <p>It gradually diminished the prominence of women activists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief among fundamentalists concerning temperance?

    <p>Teetotaling aligned with following the Bible literally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was temperance education connected to harmful racial stereotypes?

    <p>It reinforced negative stereotypes about certain races</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lasting political impact did the Eighteenth Amendment have on the United States?

    <p>It lasted for sixteen years until being repealed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one negative consequence of promoting extremism within the temperance movement?

    <p>Resentment towards members of the temperance movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the temperance movement impact the creation of women's suffrage?

    <p>It delayed the achievement of women's suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major political effect of the temperance movement?

    <p>The passage of the Volstead Act and Eighteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did fundamentalists view following the Bible concerning temperance?

    <p>As necessary, aligning with literal interpretation of scripture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union play in temperance activism?

    <p>Promoted temperance with religious purity and fundamentalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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