The Temperance Movement

First wave feminists played a huge role in the temperance movement of the mid to late 19th century. But what exactly was the temperance movement and who were the key players? In this episode Keegan and Madigan discuss the movement, how it intersected with women's rights, and important figures Francis Willard and Carrie Nation. SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/topic/temperance-movement  https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/the-road-to-prohibition/the-temperance-movement/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frances-Willard  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carry-Nation  Do you have a news story that you want our take on?      Email us at [email protected] Find us on social media:      Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist      Twitter: @YANFPodcast      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist **Don't forget to REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes!** Music: Lee Rosevere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices