The amount of prostitution and brothels that accompanied the growth of cities was most alarming to social progressives. They wished to eradicate prostitution in order to reduce STDs and promote public health. "White Slavery" dealt with women who were compelled to prostitute themselves.
Many blamed prostitutes because they were immoral and preferred white women over black or Asian women. It was prohibited to transport women across state lines for these purposes. Mann Act was enacted in order to enforce original sexual and racial laws.
More worked to end the use and sale of narcotics. Many people abused drugs, but there were far fewer who abused alcohol.
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