• The End of Bacon's Rebellion: Governor Berkeley’s Brutal Revenge – Season 1 Episode 26

  • Dec 11 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
  • Podcast

The End of Bacon's Rebellion: Governor Berkeley’s Brutal Revenge – Season 1 Episode 26

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of the showdown between Nathaniel Bacon and Governor Berkeley in Jamestown. We explore Bacon's brief triumph, his subsequent death, and the disintegration of his rebel army under John Ingram's leadership. As chaos reigns throughout the colony with looted farms and burned houses, Governor Berkeley unleashes a brutal crackdown on the rebels. His relentless pursuit of vengeance brings mass executions and severe retaliation. Berkeley's fury knows no bounds, even leading him to defy the King. Yet, amidst the bloodshed, this fierce rebellion leaves Virginians with a sense of power and resistance.

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    00:00 Recap of the Last Episode

    00:33 Bacon's Final Stand and Death

    01:00 John Ingram Takes Over

    01:42 Governor Berkeley's Brutal Retaliation

    02:37 The Capture and Execution of Rebel Leaders

    03:20 The Governor's Unyielding Vengeance

    05:01 The End of the Rebellion

    07:27 The Aftermath and New Charter

    11:51 Lessons Learned and Unlearned

    12:35 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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