We continued looking at progress made in America during this time period. One of the big pushes that took place during WWI(besides women's suffrage that we saw yesterday), was the temperance movement. America saw alcohol as not only a terrible thing but also a waste of resources.
If you are interested in an interesting look at how drinking fountains impacted the temperance movement I'd highly recommend this podcast from 99% invisible. Podcast
Reading on the Temperance movement of the 1800's and first part of assignment
Notes and Second part of assignment
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