Chapter 7 - Lecture Summary Flashcards
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William III
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Imposed tariffs on French brandy, promoted British gin production.
2
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Bacardi Family
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Cuban rum producers displaced by the revolution, later globalized rum production.
3
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Gin Craze
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Period in England when gin became widely abused due to low cost and easy access.
4
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Gin Act of 1751
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Introduced to control gin production and reduce public drunkenness.
5
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Rum Triangle
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Trade involving sugar plantations, slaves, and rum in the colonial Caribbean.
6
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Spread of gin in England
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Resulted in public health crises and regulatory backlash.
7
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1898 Canadian Prohibition Referendum
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Revealed divisions over alcohol regulation.
8
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1920–1933 U.S. Prohibition
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Negative economic impacts and rise of organized crime.
