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?

Anti-Saloon League Signup and view all the answers

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

Encourage teetotaling Signup and view all the answers

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

"Prohibition" Signup and view all the answers

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

"World Prohibition Conference" in London Signup and view all the answers

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

Promoting harmful racial stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was one enduring political effect of the temperance movement?

The passing of the Volstead Act and Eighteenth Amendment. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Order of Good Templars?

It was the first international temperance organization Signup and view all the answers

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

It gradually diminished the prominence of women activists Signup and view all the answers

What was a common belief among fundamentalists concerning temperance?

Teetotaling aligned with following the Bible literally Signup and view all the answers

How was temperance education connected to harmful racial stereotypes?

It reinforced negative stereotypes about certain races Signup and view all the answers

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

It lasted for sixteen years until being repealed Signup and view all the answers

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

Resentment towards members of the temperance movement Signup and view all the answers

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

It delayed the achievement of women's suffrage Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political effect of the temperance movement?

The passage of the Volstead Act and Eighteenth Amendment Signup and view all the answers

How did fundamentalists view following the Bible concerning temperance?

As necessary, aligning with literal interpretation of scripture Signup and view all the answers

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

Promoted temperance with religious purity and fundamentalism Signup and view all the answers