• Why Wars Happened History Podcast

  • By: Emily Ross
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Why Wars Happened History Podcast

By: Emily Ross
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  • Are you one of those people that's more interested in the politics and events leading up to history's wars rather than the wars themselves? Then this is the show for you.

    Welcome to Why Wars Happened, where we dive into the fascinating political intrigue behind history's biggest wars.

    I'm your host, Emily Ross. Each season, we focus on a different historical war and every Wednesday, we release a new episode, continuing the story of the people and events that led to the conflict.

    This isn't your normal history podcast. Forget, endless lists of dates, and names, and places. Here, we tell history like a story making Why Wars Happened. Perfect for both history buffs and newcomers to history.

    So, grab a drink, hold onto your butts, and tune in weekly to learn more about the causes of history's wars. Season one, the American Revolution is out now. You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else you get your podcasts. See you there on Why Wars Happened.

    Check out our companion interview podcast - Why Wars Happened History Interview Podcast on:

    https://www.whywarshappened.com/

    or

    https://dashboard.rss.com/podcasts/why-wars-happened-history-interviews/

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Episodes
  • Shifting Powers in Colonial Virginia: From Jeffreys to Chicheley – Season 1 Episode 30

    Shifting Powers in Colonial Virginia: From Jeffreys to Chicheley – Season 1 Episode 30
    Jan 8 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the chaos after Governor Berkeley leaves for England. With his death, Virginia's plans fall apart. Governor Jeffreys steps in, clashes with the Assembly, then dies too! His widow gets thrown in debtors' prison by a vengeful Assembly. Henry Chicheley briefly takes charge, but trouble looms as a reluctant Lord Culpeper is on his way to take over.

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    00:00 Recap of Governor Berkeley's Departure

    01:34 Governor Jeffreys Takes Charge

    02:48 Assembly's Retaliation Against Governor Jeffreys

    04:24 The Pampered Lord Culpeper

    06:27 Henry Chicheley: The Interim Governor

    08:02 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

    #ColonialHistory #PowerStruggle #HistoricalConflict #VirginiaHistory #HistoryPodcast #UShistory #americanrevolution
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    9 mins
  • The Governor's Death: Virginia's Assembly Defies New Leadership – Season 1 Episode 29

    The Governor's Death: Virginia's Assembly Defies New Leadership – Season 1 Episode 29
    Jan 1 2025

    This week, we pick up right where we left off: Governor Berkeley defies the king’s orders to return to England, manipulating royal pardons and punishing rebels. Herbert Jeffreys steps in as the temporary governor and faces major pushback from the Assembly, all while dealing with serious illness. The Assembly won’t back down and keeps punishing rebels despite the king’s orders, holding out hope for Berkeley’s return.

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    00:00 The King's Orders and Governor Berkeley's Defiance

    01:42 Herbert Jeffreys: The Temporary Governor

    03:52 The Assembly's Resistance and the King's Men

    07:22 Governor Berkeley's Final Days

    09:34 Governor Jeffreys' Struggles and the Assembly's Defiance

    12:07 The King's Reissued Pardon and the Assembly's Reaction

    14:32 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

    #ColonialHistory #PowerStruggle #HistoricalConflict #VirginiaHistory #GovernorsRevenge #HistoryPodcast #Rebellion #BaconsRebellion #UShistory #americanrevolution
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    15 mins
  • Power and Defiance: The Fall of Governor Berkeley – Season 1 Episode 28

    Power and Defiance: The Fall of Governor Berkeley – Season 1 Episode 28
    Dec 25 2024

    In this thrilling episode, we dive back into the aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion. The king sends investigators to Virginia only to find the colony in near ruin. Governor Berkeley is in full revenge mode, undoing rebellion reforms, targeting opposition, and ignoring the king's orders to stop.

    Berkeley faces off with the king's men, who declare all communications must be in writing after a heated meeting between them. The king's fury at the governor for ignoring his orders to stop his revenge on the colonists grows, and the people see the king's men as their last hope.

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    00:00 Introduction and Recap

    00:11 Governor's Control and New Laws

    00:55 Arrival of the King's Men

    03:14 Governor's Defiance

    04:53 People's Plight and King's Pardon

    06:03 Governor's Continued Disobedience

    11:00 King's Final Orders

    13:09 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

    #ColonialHistory #PowerStruggle #HistoricalConflict #VirginiaHistory #GovernorsRevenge #HistoryPodcast #Rebellion #BaconsRebellion #UShistory #americanrevolution
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    14 mins

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