Sons of Temperance founded in New York City
- When
- 1840–1849
- Where
- New York City; United States and Canada
- Episodes
- 2
The Sons of Temperance was established in New York City in 1842 as a fraternal brotherhood dedicated to promoting temperance and providing mutual support among its members. The organization quickly expanded across the United States and Canada during the 1840s, reflecting the broader societal interest in curbing alcohol consumption.
Episodes
- Expansion in the 1840s
The Sons of Temperance spread quickly across the United States and some of Canada during the 1840s, prior to international expansion.
- Founding in New York City
The Sons of Temperance was established in New York City in 1842 as a fraternal brotherhood promoting temperance and mutual support among men.
Background and detail
Background. The Sons of Temperance functioned as a brotherhood of men who promoted the temperance movement and mutual support. This organization emerged within the broader context of the nineteenth-century American temperance movement, which sought to curb alcohol consumption and influenced politics and society. The group's formation in New York City marked a significant development in the organized effort to address alcohol-related issues.
Early Growth. Following its establishment in New York City in 1842, the Sons of Temperance spread rapidly across the United States and parts of Canada during the 1840s. The organization's expansion preceded its later reach into the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. This rapid growth occurred before internal debates regarding membership divisions, such as the 1844 vote against a separate division for black members.
People involved
- Sons of Temperance · Founding Organization
Sources
- Sons of Temperance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18
- Temperance movement in the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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