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What was the goal prohibitionists and purity crusaders?

Prohibitionists: sought to eliminate the production, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages because they believed alcohol to be a root cause of societal problems such as poverty, crime, addiction, and health concerns. Their ultimate goal was to create a sober and wholesome society free from the perceived ills associated with alcohol consumption. Prohibitionist movements have influenced laws, public debates, and social norms surrounding alcohol throughout history.

Purity Crusaders: focused on promoting moral virtues, sexual abstinence, and social purity. They advocated for societal reforms to combat issues they considered immoral or socially detrimental, including prostitution, gambling, tobacco use, narcotics, women's suffrage, sexual education, immigration policies, and divorce laws. Purity crusaders aimed to uplift moral standards and prevent society from perceived decadence. These movements often combined religious beliefs, social conservatism, and progressive activism during particular era

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