After reading this article it’s no surprise to me that this time was filled with corruption. By the looks of it it isn’t much different from our current times in 2016. While there are obvious differences such as no raids of distilleries or factories, corruption within our corporations is still a huge problem. I learned that what is now called Vinegar Hill was once called Irishtown due to the massive influx of irish immigrants. Also I found that President Ulysses S. Grant’s secretary was found to be apart of a huge whiskey ring which I found ironic! I can’t wait to visit this area with the class.