Question

what organizations began the temperance movement? employers governments churches why did many women join the movement? they wanted to encourage americans to drink alcohol in any way they chose. they believed alcohol caused problems for families and jobs. they wanted to force all americans to stop drinking alcohol completely.

Explanation:

The temperance movement was a social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Churches were among the early organizations to start this movement as they saw alcohol as a moral vice. Women joined the movement because alcohol was often associated with domestic violence, neglect of families, and economic hardships (as money was spent on alcohol instead of family needs). The option "They believed alcohol caused problems for families and jobs" aligns with this as it reflects the negative impacts of alcohol on family life and employment (e.g., absenteeism from work due to alcohol abuse). The first option is incorrect as the temperance movement was against alcohol consumption, not in support. The third option is incorrect because while the movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption, "forcing all Americans to stop completely" was an extreme view not representative of the general stance (many aimed for moderation or regulation rather than complete prohibition initially).

Answer:

They believed alcohol caused problems for families and jobs.