The aggregate of past events or human affairs can sometimes also affect the future of the people. Native Americans have suffered greatly due to the introduction of a special drink Alcohol has played a major cultural role since the beginning of American history. By destroying the lives of Natives, the chemical also has benefited and helped in conquering a powerful nation in return.
After Columbus's discovery of the New World in 1409, the sailor encountered many conflicts with the new, unfamiliar environment and the mysterious people who lived on the land. Many battles erupted between the British and the Native Indians over the control of the land because the Natives lived there for thousands of years and did not want to lose the land. When the king of Spain funded Columbus, the young man sailed west to prove the theory of reaching China by sailing only west. On the ship, Columbus carried many items and goods during the journey with the sailors. Liquor became one of the major goods, which later developed into Rum. Drinking liquor emerged into custom to the British in the 1400-1800's. The drink classified more importance than water to the men and became one of the main ingredients to every meal or ceremony. Created by sugar cane and wheat, Rum gave the British pleasure and easiness in the deprived lives.
With the ongoing conflicts and battles, trading emerged as one of the solutions to peace and fairness of land occupancy between the people from the Old and New World. Cropping tools, food, clothing, and other goods became trading fundamentals among the two nations for better lifestyles of both parties. As the network expanded, most goods decreased in value and desires because the Natives obtained all the new knowledge from the other world. Eventually, trading supplies came to a minimum and Rum became the only option for trade from the British to the Natives. Surprisingly to the British, the Natives cher
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