1922 Swedish prohibition referendum
Template:Infobox referendum A non-binding referendum on prohibition of liquor was held in Sweden on 27 August 1922.[1] The proposal to prohibit the sale of alcohol failed, with 51% voting against the change on a turnout of 55.1%.[1] Voting patterns were sharply divided between men and women, with 59% of women voting for the proposal and 59% of men voting against.
Campaign
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Both proponents and opponents of the prohibition used similar arguments based around the breakdown of family life and Swedish society.[2] Script error: No such module "Multiple image".
Result
By county
See also
References
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