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Several popular movements grew up during the 19th century. What did the temperance movement (nykterhetsrörelsen) work for?

In the exam (Swedish)

Under 1800-talet växte flera folkrörelser fram. Vad arbetade nykterhetsrörelsen för?

  1. aThat the church should get more power over the stateAtt kyrkan skulle få mer makt över staten
  2. bThat people should stop drinking alcoholAtt människor skulle sluta dricka alkoholCorrect answer
  3. cThat the working day should be longerAtt arbetsdagen skulle bli längre
  4. dThat more people should move to the USAAtt fler skulle flytta till USA

Why?

Heavy drinking of spirits was a big problem in the 19th century. The temperance movement wanted people to stay away from alcohol.

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