Social Progressive era

Temperance movement

1830

movement aimed at stopping alcohol abuse and the problems created by it.

Women's Christian Temperance Union

1874

An organization founded in the late nineteenth century in the United States that encouraged total abstinence from alcohol. It was one of the leading forces in bringing about prohibition.

Settlement House Movement

1886

community center organized at the turn of the 20th century to provide social services to the urban poor and immigrants.

Social Gospel Movement

1908

Groups are formed to push social changes due to people's Christian faith.Reforms will focus on: Immigrants, women, and African Americans.