Question

Which of the following movements tried to stop people from drinking too much alcohol in the 1800’s

the woman rights movement

the abolition movement

the second great awakening

the temperance movement

Answer 1

The Abolition movement wanted to stop Men from drinking alcohol.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. The temperance movement

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperance movement was a social movement that was especially prominent during the 19th and the 20th century in the U.S. and European countries. This movement purpose was to reduce or stop the consumption of alcohol due to the negative effects this had on the individual's health but also in the general society. In the case of the U.S., this movement became very popular and due to this, from 1920 to 1933 alcohol was completely banned in the country. Thus, the movement that stopped people from drinking too much alcohol in the 1800s was the temperance movement.