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Women were often looked down upon by men because they obtained less power throughout society at the time in the United States (NewZar, 2008).
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Urbanization and industrialization occurring in Chicago causing the rise of alcohol (Chicago History, 2005).
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Women used to write letters to those in power and have group gatherings in homes as a way of advocating for temperance (Women in Texas History, 2007).
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The Women's Christian Temperance Union came together in Cleveland, Ohio during the fall of 1874 to advocate for the banning of alcohol (The State Historical Society of Missouri, 2006).
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The use of alcohol was often rejected or praised by men and women throughout society in Chicago. This is a picture of a political advertisement that argued for temperance (Sonoma Valley Sun Newspaper, 2010).
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During the 1890's, the WCTU started holding conventions throughout the United States as a way of being heard by citizens in communities to gain votes for temperance (UIC Archives, 2012).
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Willard made a difference by showing women that they can fight for temperance out of their homes. Here is an image Willard riding her bike "Gladys" with a fellow member from the WCTU (A Wheel Within A Wheel by Frances Willard, 1895).
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On this day the passing of the 18th Amendment occurred making the use, sale, or manufacture of alcohol all illegal. Soon it was repealed (STLToday, 2010).
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On this day, the 19th Amendment was passed which made it illegal for any United States citizen to be denied the right to vote based on gender (Womenfound, 2012).
