The World Turned Upside Down: Indian Voices from Early America

Significance of Alcoholism

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European introduction of alcohol dealt a terrible blow to many Indian tribes. Alcoholism ran rampant, leading to further dependence on European goods and foolish land deals on the part of intoxicated Indians.