The Year Virginia Almost Collapsed | America Before the Revolution

Before the American Revolution, Virginia was drowning in chaos.

Tobacco prices collapsed, dragging the colony into poverty. Leaders tried to limit tobacco across colonies—but the plan fell apart, leaving farmers desperate. Behind the scenes, secret tax schemes, corruption in the Assembly, and useless construction projects only fueled resentment.

And then came disaster: hurricanes, floods, and famine tore through the colony, hitting the poor the hardest. With broken promises, failed forts, and even secret trade with the Dutch, Virginia teetered on the edge of rebellion.

This is an immersive tale of disaster, betrayal, and resilience that set the stage for revolution.

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🕰️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Virginia’s Chaos

00:15 – Economic Struggles in the Colony

01:02 – Navigation Acts and Tobacco Collapse

01:20 – Petition to Limit Tobacco Growth

03:03 – Inter-Colonial Negotiations Fail

05:40 – Tax Schemes and Assembly Corruption

09:53 – Hurricanes, Floods, and Famines

11:38 – Secret Dutch Trade Exposed

13:22 – Closing & Next Episode Teaser

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