History of Everything How Prohibition Ruined Everything
Dec 16, 2024
Delve into the irony of Prohibition with a light-hearted look at its influence on drinking culture. Explore the unintended consequences like the rise of organized crime and bootlegging. Uncover the historical roots of temperance movements and alcohol's nutritional role in society. Enjoy humorous anecdotes on how booze affects behavior and college escapades. Reflect on the economic challenges Prohibition created, leading to its eventual repeal amidst job losses and the rise of a parallel economy.
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Early Temperance
- The temperance movement in the United States has roots going back to the country's founding.
- Access to alcohol, especially rum made cheap by the Triangle Trade, was a point of contention.
Historical Alcohol Consumption
- Early Americans drank weak alcohol like beer and cider not only for the alcohol content.
- These drinks were safer than water and provided essential nutrients.
Constant Drinking
- Early Americans drank alcohol almost constantly, from dawn till dusk.
- This led to the perception of the early American republic as a nation of drunks.