Rebels Pursue Natives Deep into the Woods – Season 1 Episode 22

NOV 13, 202418 MIN
Why Wars Happened History Podcast

Rebels Pursue Natives Deep into the Woods – Season 1 Episode 22

NOV 13, 202418 MIN

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<p>Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?</p><p>Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war.</p><p>And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!</p><p>The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, the story picks up with the local unrest due to Governor Berkeley's refusal to defend against native attacks and refusal to allow others to defend themselves. Nathaniel Bacon emerges as a leader, rallying the people to take action despite being labeled rebels. Tensions escalate as Bacon's forces clash with both native tribes and Governor Berkeley’s loyalists, leading to significant conflicts and the widespread support for change. We also see a reconciliation of Bacon and Governor Berkely, before they quickly turn on each other, the public's demand for new elections, and the dramatic confrontations with the Assembly and the governor.</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>00:17 Governor Berkeley's Inaction and Rising Tensions</p><p>01:10 Nathaniel Bacon's Rise to Leadership</p><p>02:17 Bacon's Rebellion Begins</p><p>03:06 Conflict with the Pamunkeys and Governor's Response</p><p>06:25 The Battle with the Occaneechi</p><p>12:35 Return to Jamestown and Political Turmoil</p><p>15:11 Bacon's Confrontation with Governor Berkeley</p><p>18:01 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode</p><p></p><p>#history #americanrevolution #americanhistory #UShistory #britishhistory #war #colonial #virginia #Britain #virginiahistory #warsinhistory #historychannel #podcast</p>