In the early 1800’s to around 1919 the people of America were fighting for an alcohol free America, this was referred to as the Temperance Movement. The Temperance Movement became one of the largest social movements of the 19th century. The movement began as a religious movement, then many business leaders joined saying there reason for joining was that drinking interfered with the workers’ productivity. Woman also joined after that saying that drunken husbands were more likely to lose their jobs putting their family at risk but also that by drinking alcohol they were more likely to physically abuse their families once coming home. All in all, I believe The Temperance Movement was a good movement for families in need for a restriction on