Teetotalism

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/teetotalism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Teetotalism?44.5% of adults had never consumed alcohol
2. What is the core practice?Voluntary and complete abstention from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
3. What is the historical movement?Integral to the 19th-century temperance movement, advocating for total abstinence
4. Why do people choose to be teetotalers?People often do it for health reasons, like preventing cancer or heart problems. Some also follow religious beliefs or want to keep clear thinking.
5. How did teetotalism start?It began in the 19th century during the temperance movement. Early groups formed societies to teach about the harms of alcohol and give sober friends a place to gather.

Teetotalism: The practice of total abstinence from alcoholic drinks, often as a conscious lifestyle choice.
Abstinence: The voluntary act of refraining from engaging in a particular activity, specifically alcohol consumption in this context.
Temperance Movement: A social reform movement that historically advocated for the reduction or complete elimination of alcohol consumption.
Alcoholic Beverages: Drinks containing ethanol, a psychoactive substance that can lead to intoxication and various health effects.