What was the aim of the temperance movement in the U.S.?

The temperance movement in the United States aimed to limit the consumption of alcohol due to growing concerns over its impact on society, including health issues, moral decline, and family destruction. Advocates believed that excessive drinking led to a variety of social problems such as crime, poverty, and domestic violence. The movement gained momentum in the early 19th century, fueled by various religious and social groups who sought to educate the public about the dangers of alcohol. Instead of encouraging drinking or promoting the production of alcoholic beverages, the movement focused on reducing alcohol consumption through advocacy, education, and, eventually, legal measures. This culminated in the Prohibition era in the 1920s, where the manufacture and sale of alcohol were banned in an effort to enforce the values of temperance.