Virginia vs. Britain: Episode 2 of 5

Bostonians started a revolutionary spark with the Boston Tea Party, but Virginians were determined to play their part by fanning the flames of revolution. In this episodic series, find out how dissolving the House of Burgesses would play a role in the growing revolution.

[@DerekHise]

Finally a non-AI-generated history youtube short.

[@kjamison5951]

It was initially known as _The Destruction of the Tea_ before the now popular nickname was created.
There was a similar event in Philadelphia where they sent the tea back to England.

[@A190xx]

The Boston Tea Party occurred because Britain reduced taxes on tea, so the smugglers would lose money. They boarded trade ships and dumped legal tea so they could sell at a profit.

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Radical "Resolves?" Is that anything like "resolutions?"

[@ColonialWilliamsburg]

Yes! In this context, "resolves" and "resolutions" essentially refer to the same thing.

[@realplayer9603]

Dont use the word leverage when you mean blackmail or bribery.

[@ColonialWilliamsburg]

Neither blackmail nor bribery occurred, if you watch Episode 3 you can find out what the leverage was.

[@0IIIIII]

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