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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we lay out why King James was so desperate to colonize America, his massive debt, insane crime in England, and a need for resources for the English people. We also go into the early life of King James I, from a turbulent childhood filled with family drama and noble assassinations to ascending to the thrones of Scotland and England, James I's life was anything but ordinary. Learn how his desperation for financial stability and rivalry with other European powers led to the establishment of the first permanent English colony in America, Jamestown. All this, plus a dose of gruesome historical tidbits and political intrigue. Tune in now!

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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution

00:24 The Turbulent Reign of King James I

01:25 James I's Early Life and Ascension

11:54 James I's Struggles with Parliament

15:20 The Financial Desperation of King James I

15:52 The Race for Colonization

17:15 The Founding of Jamestown

17:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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