The Temperance Movement was a social and political movement that sought to promote abstinence from alcohol. In this book, P.T. Winskill provides a comprehensive history of the movement and its key figures, from its origins in the early 19th century to its decline in the 20th century. He also examines the social, economic, and cultural forces that shaped the movement, and its impact on American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.