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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we go 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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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution

00:15 Economic Struggles in Virginia

01:02 The Navigation Acts and Tobacco Trade

01:20 Virginia's Petition to Limit Tobacco Growth

03:03 Inter-Colonial Negotiations

05:40 Taxation and Corruption in Virginia's Assembly

09:53 Natural Disasters and Economic Hardships

11:38 Dutch Trade and Colonial Discontent

13:22 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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