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Bc. Jaroslav Ocisk

Bachelor's thesis

The American Prohibition: An Examination of Its Causes and Consequences

The American Prohibition: An Examination of Its Causes and Consequences
Abstract:
Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá původem myšlenky prohibice ve Spojených státech amerických, stejně jako historií alkoholu a mnoha pokusy omezit jeho konzumaci v historii Ameriky. Tato práce ukazuje nejen význam alkoholu v rané americké společnosti, ale take problémy, které přinášel. Dále popisuje hlavní myšlenky hnutí za mírnost a období prohibice, a v závěru vysvětluje proč a jak prohibice nakonec …more
Abstract:
This bachelor thesis delves into the origins of the idea of Prohibition in the United States of America, as well as the history of alcohol and the many attempts to limit its consumption throughout America’s history. This thesis shows not only the importance of alcohol in early American society but also the issues it brought. Further, it describes the main ideas of the Temperance Movement and the Prohibition …more
 

Keywords

Alcohol United States of America Prohibition Temperance Movement Anti-Saloon League Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 22. 4. 2024
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/xcayf/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 19. 6. 2024
  • Supervisor: M.A. Michael George
  • Reader: Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A.

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