I understand the American Revolution, but how exactly did the British physically extract money from the colonies? Did they send a ship over on some regular schedule and have tax collectors run around collecting cash? Did a lot of money get lost on the way over because of sunken ships, theft, etc?
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The British crown appointed loyalists that lived in the colonies as governors. These appointees would then hire individuals to collect taxes imposed by the aristocracy. Taxes collected were then shipped by boat.
Sons of Liberty is a mini series that follows the founding fathers of the US. It takes place in Boston and covers the series of events that lead to revolution. I’m not sure how factual the show was. But it can paint you a picture of what British oppression might have resembled.
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