The Women's Christian Temperance Union
A) was, at one time, the largest women's organization in American history.
B) called for an end to saloons, not for a full prohibition on alcoholic beverages.
C) was later replaced by the Anti-Saloon League.
D) was headed by a male president.
E) was founded during the progressive era.

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The Women's Christian Temperance Union was, at one time, the largest women's organization in American history. It had over 200,000 members at its peak and was influential in advocating for temperance and prohibition.

Answer: B
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union focused on ending the sale of alcohol in saloons rather than advocating for a complete prohibition of all alcoholic beverages.

Answer: C
 The Anti-Saloon League eventually replaced the Women's Christian Temperance Union as the leading temperance organization in the United States.

Answer: D
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union was led by female presidents, not male presidents.

Answer: E
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union was founded in the late 19th century and was active during the progressive era.