Prohibition Party facts for kids
The Prohibition Party (also known as PRO) is a political group in the United States. This party is famous for its strong belief that selling or drinking alcoholic beverages should be against the law.
It is the oldest "third party" still active in the U.S. A "third party" is a political party that isn't one of the two main ones (like the Democrats or Republicans). The Prohibition Party played a big part in the temperance movement. The temperance movement was a social movement that wanted people to drink less alcohol or stop drinking it completely.
Even though it was never one of the biggest parties, it was quite important in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its influence became much smaller after 1933, when the law called Prohibition was ended. Prohibition was a time when making, selling, and transporting alcohol was illegal across the United States.
In the 2012 presidential election, their candidate Jack Fellure received 519 votes. For the 2016 presidential election, James Hedges was their candidate.
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About the Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political organization that has been around for a very long time. It was started in 1869. Its main goal has always been to make alcohol illegal. They believe that alcohol causes many problems in society.
What They Believe
The core idea of the Prohibition Party is that alcohol should not be sold or consumed. They think that banning alcohol would make communities safer and healthier. Over the years, they have also supported other ideas. These ideas often include things like protecting families and promoting moral values.
Their Early History
The party was formed during a time when many people were worried about the effects of alcohol. This period was known as the temperance movement. Many people, especially women, joined this movement. They saw alcohol as a cause of poverty, crime, and family problems. The Prohibition Party became the political voice for these concerns.
Rise to Importance
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Prohibition Party gained some power. They were part of what is called the Third Party System in U.S. politics. They ran candidates for president and other offices. While they never won the presidency, they helped push the idea of banning alcohol into the national discussion. Their efforts eventually led to the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment started the period known as Prohibition.
The Prohibition Era
From 1920 to 1933, it was illegal to make, sell, or transport alcoholic drinks in the United States. This time was called the Prohibition Era. The Prohibition Party had worked hard to make this happen. However, enforcing the law was very difficult. Many people still found ways to get alcohol, and organized crime grew.
Decline of the Party
In 1933, the 18th Amendment was repealed. This meant that alcohol became legal again. After this, the Prohibition Party lost much of its main purpose and influence. Its support dropped dramatically. Today, it is a very small party, but it continues to exist and run candidates in elections.
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In Spanish: Partido de la Prohibición para niños
