Temperance Movement Ethan Burg Robert Marotta Liz Gonzales

Temperance Movement Ethan Burg, Robert Marotta, Liz Gonzales, Julianne Tung

Temperance Alcohol and water were equals CHAOTIC BEHAVIOR Moderation of alcohol consumption

Lyman Beecher “it would dig the grave of our liberties and entomb our glory” - Connecticut Preacher who opposed the uncontrolled use of alcohol - Delivered powerful sermons

American Temperance Society Established February 13 th 1826 in Boston Massachusetts. Co-founders: Lyman Beecher and Dr. Justin Edwards First National Temperance Movement Precedent for the 18 th and 21 st amendment as well as standardized drinking age.

Temperance Legislation - Ignited by Benjamin Rush - An Inquiry Into the Effects of Ardent Spirits Upon the Human Body and Mind - 200 farmers in Connecticut formed an association in 1789 banning whiskey making - Radicals came to dominate and associated temperance with prohibitionism

T. S. Arthur TIMOTHY SHAY ARTHUR June 6 th 1809 - 1885 Author of “ Ten Nights in a Bar Room” and “What I Saw There” Frail healthed child; mother became his teacher until he decided to be self-taught and learn his own ways

Neal Dow Joined the temperance movement to fulfill his sense of civic duty Speaker against the consumption of liquor in Maine “Maine Law” Enforced his law through position as mayor Saw many riots Died: October 2 1897

Maine Laws - One of the first prohibition laws of the United States during the Temperance Movement. - Also known as the time when “Maine went dry” because alcohol was banned in the state - As soon as the laws were passed, people tried to find ways to get around it

The Washingtonians - Created in 1840 by six alcoholics, this fellowship shared experiences to keep sober - Non- religious and nonspiritual - Accusations of placing self before god

Cold Water Army Water Only

Temperance Movement Ethan Burg, Robert Marotta, Liz Gonzales, Julianne Tung