Progressive Era Anti-Alcohol Reforms, Temperance Movement

Why did the Temperance Movement gain so much support during the Progressive Era, and how did it lead to the implementation of Prohibition in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of anti-alcohol reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Carrie Nation primary source quote analysis
Anti-Alcohol Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions
Prohibition Role-Play Debate Activity
Directions for students
Debate Outline for students
Role-Play Debate Biography Cards
Prohibition Role-Play Debate Rubric
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the implementation of Prohibition impact American society, and why did it eventually lead to the repeal of the 18th amendment?
Answer key for teachers
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