What was the main reason many women supported temperance? They wanted to end racial discrimination and secure civil rights for African Americans.
o They thought that the country needed to refocus on Christian morality and beliefs.
They wanted equal voting rights, constitutional protections and representation in government.
They believed that there was a connection between home violence and excessive drinking.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?