Swallow opposes the tax publicly. Debate fizzles out.
In the midst of the debates, the British navy ship HMS Maidstone tries to impress Newport residents into military service. Newporters protest by burning one of the Maidstone's boats in downtown Newport. After the riot, the governor does not hold anyone responsible.
Swallow understands that people are upset about difficult economic straits and being forced into military service, but he isn't sure if this demonstration is the best way to show Great Britain that the colonies are capable of governing themselves. After the Maidstone affair, does he decide to start supporting Parliament?
In the midst of the debates, the British navy ship HMS Maidstone tries to impress Newport residents into military service. Newporters protest by burning one of the Maidstone's boats in downtown Newport. After the riot, the governor does not hold anyone responsible.
Swallow understands that people are upset about difficult economic straits and being forced into military service, but he isn't sure if this demonstration is the best way to show Great Britain that the colonies are capable of governing themselves. After the Maidstone affair, does he decide to start supporting Parliament?