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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, cruel Governor Harvey betrays the colonists, an Assembly member betrays the Assembly, and the king betrays the colony. In this episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' the focus is on Virginia's transition from company rule to a royal colony under King James. The episode covers the colonists' fight for their rights, Assembly betrayals, and manipulative deals by the monarchy. Governors like Sir Francis Wyatt and Sir George Yeardley worked to preserve democratic ideals. Their efforts set the stage for ongoing conflicts and resistance against tyranny. Plus, we discuss the dark cloud of the next royal governor, Governor John Harvey, who was a cruel, power-hungry ruler. Tune in to explore the complexities of colonial change from a company’s colony to a king’s colony.

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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution

00:15 King James Takes Control of Virginia

01:49 The Assembly's Defiance and Betrayal

04:49 Governor Wyatt and the Push for Democracy

07:50 King Charles and the Tobacco Deal

10:22 The Rise of Governor John Harvey

12:29 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

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