Reform Movements between 1825 and 1850

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…alcoholism and to help alcoholics recover. The temperance movement also relates to the conformist movement in that the temperance advocated were trying to impose discipline on society. The reformers were largely successful in their efforts and later influenced the ban on alcohol in 1918. Reform movements did indeed expand democratic ideals throughout the country. Antebellum reformers helped to create a society with many democratic ideals. These movements led the strengthening of power for the democratic party.