<description>&lt;p&gt;Oliver Cromwell dies, the executed king’s son is invited to return to the throne, and England confirms the legality of the Navigation Acts. In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we explore the political upheaval in Virginia following the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658. We examine the brief and ineffective rule of his son, Richard Cromwell, the Restoration of Charles II, and the Virginia Assembly's decision to reinstate the well-loved Governor Berkeley. Despite the opportunity to assert independence, the colonists remained loyal to England amidst the enforcement of the Navigation Acts. Tune in to learn how these events set the stage for future conflicts in the colony.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe so you never miss an episode!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for our history newsletter on: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.whywarshappened.com"&gt;www.whywarshappened.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comment your thoughts below!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:16 The Cromwell Era and Its Aftermath&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:07 Virginia's Self-Governance and Loyalty to England&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:01 Governor Berkeley's Return&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:05 Challenges Under Berkeley's Second Term&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:28 The Navigation Acts and Their Impact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:38 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#history #americanrevolution #americanhistory #britishhistory #war #england #englishhistory #colonialhistory #colonial #virginia&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why Wars Happened History Podcast

Emily Ross

Chaos After Oliver Cromwell Dies - Season 1 Episode 15

SEP 25, 202410 MIN
Why Wars Happened History Podcast

Chaos After Oliver Cromwell Dies - Season 1 Episode 15

SEP 25, 202410 MIN

Description

<p>Oliver Cromwell dies, the executed king’s son is invited to return to the throne, and England confirms the legality of the Navigation Acts. In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we explore the political upheaval in Virginia following the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658. We examine the brief and ineffective rule of his son, Richard Cromwell, the Restoration of Charles II, and the Virginia Assembly's decision to reinstate the well-loved Governor Berkeley. Despite the opportunity to assert independence, the colonists remained loyal to England amidst the enforcement of the Navigation Acts. Tune in to learn how these events set the stage for future conflicts in the colony.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe so you never miss an episode!</p><p> </p><p>Sign up for our history newsletter on: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.whywarshappened.com">www.whywarshappened.com</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Comment your thoughts below!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution</p><p>00:16 The Cromwell Era and Its Aftermath</p><p>02:07 Virginia's Self-Governance and Loyalty to England</p><p>05:01 Governor Berkeley's Return</p><p>08:05 Challenges Under Berkeley's Second Term</p><p>09:28 The Navigation Acts and Their Impact</p><p>10:38 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode</p><p> </p><p>#history #americanrevolution #americanhistory #britishhistory #war #england #englishhistory #colonialhistory #colonial #virginia</p>