Episode notes
In this episode, we dive into the crazy events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing on Virginia. We chat about how dirt-cheap tobacco prices pushed everyone into poverty and how the colony tried (and failed) to limit tobacco growth across multiple colonies. You'll hear all about secretive tax schemes, shoddy construction projects, and totally useless forts. Plus, we cover devastating hurricanes, floods, and famines that hit poor Virginians hard. It's a wild ride filled with drama, disaster, and desperate colonists! Don't miss this deep dive into Virginia's pre-revolution chaos!
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Keywords
historyAmerican RevolutionEngland EnglishWarColonialVirginiaAmerican HistorypoliticsBritain