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4.02- The Web of Tension

Revolutions

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San Domain and the American Revolution

The first true revolt that hit san domain was in opposition to restrictive trade policies set by the metropole. Tension in the colony finally blew up in late 17 23, as a group of angry women stormed the company headquarters and smashed it up. The next night there was further rioting, and a company owned plantation was burned to the ground. This unrest then spread out over months, until the powers that be back in versailles decided to withdraw some of the privileges.

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