A country that is only a couple hundred years old is now one of the most powerful nation in world. Put together by men who believe all men are created equal, a nation with unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When this country succeeded from Britain on July 4th, 1776, the world laughed at them saying they are going to fail. The United States has proof in itself and as advanced significantly throughout the decades, but this advancement would not have been possible without the materials to do so. Materialistic items made a substantial difference in the growth and foundation of this country, especially prior to 1865. Also the process of land acquisition, which was the making of the states that are known today. Without
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In 1790, the United states government showed that the annual per-capita alcohol consumption for everybody over fifteen amounted to thirty-four gallons of beer and cider, five gallons of distilled spirits, and one gallon of wine. America loved their alcohol. Even our first president George Washington saw it as a lucrative business. When his presidency came to an end, he was wondering how to increase Mount Vernon’s cash flow. In 1797, he had a small production that made around 600 gallons of alcohol. By 1798, our first president had his first distillery and in one year was making 11,000 gallons of alcohol. Distillers exported to England, Ireland, southern Europe, and Africa. Also in 1607, the colony of Jamestown was founded. The importance of alcohol and tobacco is because both were lucrative businesses. Tobacco jump started the beginning of this country and alcohol provided much-needed money in the
In 1790, the United states government showed that the annual per-capita alcohol consumption for everybody over fifteen amounted to thirty-four gallons of beer and cider, five gallons of distilled spirits, and one gallon of wine. America loved their alcohol. Even our first president George Washington saw it as a lucrative business. When his presidency came to an end, he was wondering how to increase Mount Vernon’s cash flow. In 1797, he had a small production that made around 600 gallons of alcohol. By 1798, our first president had his first distillery and in one year was making 11,000 gallons of alcohol. Distillers exported to England, Ireland, southern Europe, and Africa. Also in 1607, the colony of Jamestown was founded. The importance of alcohol and tobacco is because both were lucrative businesses. Tobacco jump started the beginning of this country and alcohol provided much-needed money in the