Times Alcohol Changed The Course Of American History Shutterstock
By Christopher Gates/Jan. 6, 2021 10:54 am EDT
Despite being a relatively young country, the United States of America has a long and storied history that goes back centuries. As a former British colony, America was founded with a spirit of rebellion and self-determination, not to mention that well-documented commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
And also? America was founded with the help of lots and lots of booze. So, so much booze.
It s true! Without alcohol, the country would look very, very different. Thanksgiving may never have happened. George Washington probably wouldn t have been elected as our first president. Abraham Lincoln might ve finished his second term in office, and the Vietnam War probably would ve gone nuclear.