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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, cruel punishments, a “Damned Crew” from hell, and the warning signs of a deadly massacre in early Jamestown. Explore the turbulent early years of the Virginia colony! From the harsh rule of Jamestown's governors to the tobacco boom that saved the colony, we delve into its rocky start. Learn how attempts at iron production were thwarted by the massacre of 1622 and how glass-making efforts fell apart due to illness and bad luck. Discover the fierce battle over tobacco trade between Virginia, England, and Spain, and the financial juggling acts by King James. And uncover the truth behind the establishment of democracy in Virginia, a move to salvage its dire reputation.
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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution
00:16 Jamestown's Early Struggles and Governance
01:47 Economic Motivations for Colonization
02:28 The Tobacco Boom
04:53 Iron and Glass Ventures
06:39 The Massacre of 1622 and Its Aftermath
10:00 Tobacco Trade Conflicts with England and Spain
12:43 King James' Restrictions and Colonial Resistance
20:14 The Virginia Company's Demise
21:00 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode
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