PUBH 1102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: American Temperance Society, Whiskey Rebellion, Triangular Trade
Document Summary
Belief that alcohol was preserver of good health. Alexander hamilton proposed excise tax on whiskey produced in the us as source of revenue. Whiskey distillers complained and rebels attack and destroy home of a tax collector. Sparks growth in numbers of rebels and threatens to spread to other states. President washington led force of troops in western pa: most of rebels fled. Domestic violence as results of alcohol use. Evolution of man can come crashing down due to alcohol use. 200 farmers in ct formed a temperance association in 1789 to ban making of whiskey. After reconstruction, white reformers grew uninterested in racial equality and put more energy into temperance. Embraced southern values of racial hierarchy, gender roles and honor. Gained support from evangelicals and women"s movement. Wctu motto: do everything to protect women and children. Many temperance activists involved in women"s rights and other movements. Attracted wide constituency: doctors, pastors, business leaders, conservative evangelicals, liberal theologians, eugenicists.
