Do you think the cartoonist was for prohibition or against prohibition, and why? What are some other vices the Prohibition Party is campaigning against? What does the octopus represent?

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During the 19th century, alcoholism, family violence, and saloon-based political corruption prompted activists, led by pietistic Protestants, to end the alcoholic beverage trade to cure the ill society and weaken the political opposition. One result was that many communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries introduced alcohol prohibition, with the subsequent enforcement in law becoming a hotly debated issue. Prohibition supporters, presented it as a victory for public morals and health.

 

  1. Do you think the cartoonist was for prohibition or against prohibition, and why?
  2. What are some other vices the Prohibition Party is campaigning against?
  3. What does the octopus represent?
Tar Madern Droil Fick
POLTICAL EOR
Transcribed Image Text:Tar Madern Droil Fick POLTICAL EOR
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