Temperance
Temperance was the movement to control and prohibit alcohol consumption. Temperance focused on improving oneself by eliminating alcohol consumption, noting that over-consumption causes violence, disorientation, and death. A significant number of supporters of the movement were women, who believed that prohibition of alcohol would reduce domestic violence, and support a religious cause. Carry Nation was one such noteworthy figure, she was known for her radical ideas, and for vandalizing many taverns and breweries with a hatchet. Frances Willard formed the Women's Christian Temperance Union, a strong driving force in the fight against alcohol. Men also played a large role in the fight against alcohol through politics and lobbying. Opposition to Temperance was widespread, Saloon owners feared the destruction of their livelihood, and heavy drinkers felt that a fanatical religious quest was an impediment to their right to drink. From 1920 to 1933, Prohibition became a reality in the U.S., in the end, however it was not successful, and matters were reverted to their original state.