• Rebels Threaten to Destroy Jamestown – Season1 Episode 23

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Rebels Threaten to Destroy Jamestown – Season1 Episode 23

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  • Hey there, history buffs! In this week's thrilling episode, we're diving deep 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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