Question

progressive reform stations - cp
station 3: the temperance movement
important notes from this station:

• why did reformers see alcohol use as a serious problem?
• what amendment outlawed alcohol in the us?

station activity: standing at nearly 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds, carry amelia moore nation, carrie nation as she came to be known, cut an imposing figure. carrying a hatchet, she was downright frightful in 1900, the target of nations wrath was alcoholic drink. nation felt divinely ordained to forcefully promote temperance. a brief marriage to an alcoholic in the late 1800s fueled nations disdain for alcohol. kiowa, kansas was the setting of nations first outburst of destruction in the name of temperance in 1900. between 1900 and 1910 she was arrested some 30 times after leading her followers in the destruction of one water hole after another with cries of \smash, ladies, smash!\ prize - fighter john l. sullivan was reported to have run and hid when nation burst into his new york city saloon. self - righteous and formidable, nation mocked her opponents as
um - soaked, whiskey - swilled, saturn - faced rummies.\
instructions: analyze the political cartoons regarding carrie nation and the temperance movement by answering the questions below.

1. complete the chart below:

	words/phrases	objects	people	message of the cartoon

| cartoon a | \prohibition\
utty aunt carrie\ \dr. seuss\ | \woman carrying hatchet\ \weird animal\ | carrie nation? |

cartoon b	in the name of god humanity wine & liquor	barrels axe	lady holding axe
cartoon c		broken glass	carrie nation

1. which cartoon do you think most americans would relate to during the progressive era? explain.
2. how is cartoon b different from cartoons a and c? explain.

Explanation:

1. Message of Cartoon A: The use of terms like "nutty aunt Carrie" and "Dr. Seuss" - style elements along with "prohibition" implies a mocking or satirical view of Carrie Nation and the prohibition movement. The "weird animal" and "woman carrying hatchet" are visual elements to emphasize the extreme or odd - natured perception of Carrie Nation's actions.
2. Message of Cartoon B: The words "In the name of God" and "Wine & liquor" along with the image of a lady holding an axe and barrels suggest a religiously - motivated attack on alcohol, highlighting the moral and religious fervor behind the temperance movement.
3. Message of Cartoon C: With just the image of a broken glass and Carrie Nation, it may convey the destructive power she had towards alcohol - related items.

For question 2, during the Progressive Era, many Americans were looking for social and moral reforms. Cartoon B might be more relatable as it ties the temperance movement to religious values, which were important to a large portion of the American population at the time. It presents a more "respectable" and widely - held motivation for the movement.

For question 3, Cartoon B differs from A and C in that it emphasizes the religious aspect more prominently. Cartoon A is more satirical and mocking, while Cartoon C is more focused on the act of destruction. Cartoon B uses religious language and imagery to justify the anti - alcohol stance.

Answer:

1. Cartoon A Message: Mocking Carrie Nation and temperance movement.

Cartoon B Message: Religious motivation for temperance.
Cartoon C Message: Destructive power against alcohol.

1. Cartoon B. It ties to religious values important to many Americans in the Progressive Era.
2. It emphasizes the religious aspect more prominently compared to the satirical (A) and destruction - focused (C) messages of the other cartoons.