Americans With Attitude
Colonial Smuggling
What is smuggling?
The relationship
overseas illegal trade
Feelings
Documents
Conclusion
Works Cited
1.Source:http://worldatwar.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/902113?terms=colonial+smuggling
Summary/ How it relates to the project: In this database it discusses what smuggling was and what goods were smuggled. Smuggling was also known as a weapon against other colonial powers. The colonial mercantile system imposed heavy duties and a multitude of restrictions on trade between colonies, the mother land and other nations.
2. Source: http://www.boston-tea-party.org/smuggling/John-Hancock.html
Summary/ How it relates to the project: John Hancock was a historical figure known best for his skill for smuggling goods. He made a profit off most of all his goods and boycotted East India.
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5. Source: http://www.ushistory.org/us/7d.asp
Summary/ How it relates to the project: American colonists would pay duties on imported goods and the Navigation and Molasses taxes were imposed to restrict colonial trade. Smuggling was the way merchants got away with not paying these taxes. Smuggling became commonplace. The British estimated that over £700,000 per year were brought into the American colonies illegally.
Summary/ How it relates to the project: This article is biased against liberals and mostly one sided, however it is very interesting because the author discusses how smugglers were his heroes not just criminals.
7. Source: http://www.thehistoryconnection.com/Causes-Of-The-American-Revolution.html
Summary/ How it relates to the project: THis article discusses all the events that happened that made the British and colonists bud heads a lot and come in a lot of arguments, especially due to smuggling and other taxes imposed.