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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we go into the dramatic events of Bacon's Rebellion. Get ready for an epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and power struggles in colonial Virginia. Nathaniel Bacon returns to Jamestown, facing off against Governor Berkeley, and demands change. With armed followers backing him up, he pushes for new laws to address high taxes, corruption, and election fraud. The tension mounts as Bacon confronts the governor for permission to battle native attacks, leading to a standoff that threatens to upend the entire colony.

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00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution

00:17 Bacon's Rebellion Begins

01:53 Bacon's Capture and Release

04:07 The New Assembly and Native Attacks

06:03 Bacon's Second Rebellion

10:22 Bacon's Laws and Continued Conflict

16:06 Governor Berkeley's Counterattack

18:51 Bacon's Ascendancy

19:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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