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Carry A. Nation

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Women were the driving force in reform movements in the early 20th century, particularly the campaign to prohibit alcohol. They founded the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) in the 1870s.

Kansas women smashed saloons as early as 1855. Their temperance efforts were rewarded in 1880 when Kansas became the first state to adopt a constitutional amendment prohibiting alcohol.

Reformers remained active even after the amendment was passed because the prohibition laws were not always enforced. Annoyed by saloons or "joints" still in operation, Carry Nation took action. Tireless in her efforts, Carry traveled around the country, Canada, and the British Isles. She was confident her efforts would "Carry A. Nation."

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Carry Nation was born in what state? Kansas Kentucky Missouri Arkansas	The correct spelling of her first name is: Carry Carrie Carey Both "A" and "B"
Which of the following is FALSE? Carry was orphaned at age 2 Carry had one daughter Carry nursed wounded soldiers Carry married twice	Carry was often photographed with: Her family Saloon owners A Bible and a hatchet Legislators
Carry smashed saloons in each of the following Kansas towns EXCEPT: Kiowa Wamego Enterprise Harper	What African American businessman once bailed Carry out of jail? Nick Chiles W.E.B. DuBois George Washington Carver Booker T. Washington

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