After the American Revolution,the liquor trade spread farther west.Wherever traders went,alcohol followed.Federal officials became alarmed at the continuing prospect of Indian drinking,so they enacted the Trade and Intercourse Act of 1802,which granted the president the authority to halt the sale of alcohol to Indians.Although various federal and state officials,including Thomas Jefferson,wanted to stop the flow of alcohol into Indian country,they were unable to end the business

After the American Revolution,the liquor trade spread farther west.Wherever traders went,alcohol followed.Federal officials became alarmed at the continuing prospect of Indian drinking,so they enacted the Trade and Intercourse Act of 1802,which granted the president the authority to halt the sale of alcohol to Indians.Although various federal and state officials,including Thomas Jefferson,wanted to stop the flow of alcohol into Indian country,they were unable to end the business

As in the colonial period,the economics of the trade proved overwhelming to government officials.Since the profits to be made on alcohol were often greater than those that could be made on other commodities,especially since traders watered down their alcohol so they had more to sell, traders were willing to face any legal risks to sustain the commerce.Missionaries, too, often failed in their efforts to stop drinking in indigenous communities.- Kit:“Combobulated” by Creative Victorian Design

As in the colonial period,the economics of the trade proved overwhelming to government officials.Since the profits to be made on alcohol were often greater than those that could be made on other commodities,especially since traders watered down their alcohol so they had more to sell, traders were willing to face any legal risks to sustain the commerce.Missionaries, too, often failed in their efforts to stop drinking in indigenous communities.- Kit:“Combobulated” by Creative Victorian Design

zanthia says:
Happy Easter !
wonderful page. Sorry for c/p but due to pc problems have not been able to get on
Apr 24, 2011

gintercedes4u says:
Great title and beautiful composition!
Apr 16, 2011

milliec says:
Amazing page!
Apr 14, 2011

Pelle says:
Stunning page indeed!!
Apr 14, 2011

Moongirl says:
Marvellous page!! Very beautiful!!
Apr 12, 2011

inkyD says:
Absolutely stunning page Rose-Marie. The image is hauntingly evocative set against that beautiful background scene with mists rising from the valley below.You've bordered the scene beautifully and in keeping with the theme of trade where I believe beads were a form of currency.As always, your information is fascinating, thank you for sharing your beautiful work Rose-Marie x
Apr 12, 2011

Lindalou b says:
stunning page, such a wonderful image, love the info x
Apr 11, 2011

Nanny-G says:
Beautiful interesting page,
Apr 11, 2011

Sk8tingmom says:
Beautiful and very artistic page! Very interesting information.
Apr 11, 2011

NannytoSadie says:
very well scrapped page
Apr 11, 2011