Prohibition is an example of social engineering, a concept favored by Progressives.
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National Prohibition in the US was repealed because 74% of the voters had come to believe that it failed in its purpose but also created enormous and serious problems.
As it became increasingly clear that National Prohibition was failing to prevent the consumption of alcohol and also that Prohibition itself was creating more and more serious problems, people came to believe that Prohibition was a bigger problem that the consumption of alcohol.
Progressives believed they were doing mankind a favor by getting rid of alcohol. They thought it might make life better for people, but to be honest it wasn't very progressive.
Prohibition is an example of social engineering, a concept favored by Progressives.
Progressives wanted to reduce alcohol abuse, drunkenness, and their associated issues (crime, poverty, etc.) and industrialists wanted to battle absenteeism in the workplace. Thus, the groups united to fight for prohibition.
Generally they believe in change.
the direct election of senators, women's suffrage and i think prohibition
Efficiency progressives believe that cities should be ran by the government.
Progressives wanted economic reform, and a more liberal social environment.
Prohibition was a typical Progressive era program. The desire was to force people to do what the Progressives thought they should do rather than what people really wanted to do.
In the early 20th century, the big issue of the day was liquor. Progressives wanted the Prohibition of alcohol, while immigrants wanted saloons to stay open so they could get drinks.
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