Which scandal involved officials who evaded taxes on imported whiskey during the Grant administration?

The Whiskey Ring scandal was a significant political scandal during the Grant administration that revolved around a group of officials, including Treasury agents and distillers, who conspired to defraud the government by evading taxes on whiskey. They set up a system where taxes that were supposed to be paid on the production of whiskey were either not reported or were significantly underreported. This scheme allowed the distillers to keep profits that should have been paid in taxes, while government officials took bribes to facilitate and cover up these illegal activities.

The scandal is emblematic of the rampant corruption that plagued the federal government during this era, especially during Grant's presidency. It highlighted issues of accountability and oversight within government agencies and contributed to growing public disillusionment with corruption in politics. The investigations into the Whiskey Ring ultimately led to several indictments and a clearer understanding of the need for reforms in the tax collection system.

In contrast, the other choices refer to different political issues or scandals. Graft typically involves corruption and bribery by public officials, Credit Mobilier was a scandal related to railroad construction and fraudulent financial practices, and Tammany Hall refers to a political organization in New York known for its corrupt practices, particularly associated with the Democratic Party, which is separate from the