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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, England forbids the colonies from trading with anyone other than England, ignores the colony’s cries for help, and forces Virginians into severe poverty. Dive into the economic drama of 17th-century Virginia, where Oliver Cromwell's death couldn't save colonists from the harsh Navigation Acts. These laws squeezed Virginia's tobacco farmers, forcing them to sell at rock-bottom prices while paying sky-high taxes. Follow the desperate pleas of Governor Berkeley to the king, and how England’s laws about trade in the colonies destroyed Virginia’s economy. Don't miss out on this captivating episode!

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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution

00:15 The Aftermath of Oliver Cromwell's Rule

01:12 The Navigation Acts and Their Impact

04:58 Virginia's Economic Struggles

06:39 Governor Berkeley's Plea to England

10:17 The Colonists' Desperation and Rebellion

15:43 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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