Why was King James so desperate to colonize America? Was massive debt, insane crime, or a need for resources a larger cause? Dive into the early life of King James I in this week's episode of 'Why Wars Happened.' 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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