For what purpose was the women’s christian temperance union formed?
a. to become a third political party
b. to protect the home and ban liquor
c. to improve workers’ conditions
d. to gain universal voting rights

Women's Christian Temperance Union was formed to protect the home and ban liquor. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "B". WCTU or Women's Christian Temperance union was formed in Cleveland, Ohio during the month of November in the year 1874. During the 19th century the WCTU became one of the most powerful women's group.