Smuggling and Empire
Smugglers in colonial America saw themselves as rebels, akin to Han Solo, defying the oppressive empire. The molasses trade, heavily reliant on the French West Indies, was riddled with bribery and corruption, as customs agents turned a blind eye to illicit dealings. With the rum industry depending on this sweet commodity, the stakes were high, and the negotiations often took a humorous yet tense turn.In this clip
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