<p>Governor Berkeley refused to defend against native attacks—or even allow others to protect themselves. Into this chaos stepped Nathaniel Bacon, a fiery young leader who rallied desperate colonists to take matters into their own hands.</p><p>What followed was a storm of betrayals, shifting alliances, and mob justice: Bacon clashing with native tribes and the governor’s loyalists, the Assembly turning on its own leaders, and Berkeley forced to face down a rebellion he could no longer control. For a brief moment, Berkeley and Bacon reconciled—before they turned on each other once again.</p><p>This is an immersive tale of rebellion, distrust, and the birth of resistance that pushed Virginia closer to revolution.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode</p><p>👉 Explore more in the America Before the Revolution playlist</p><p>💬 Comment below: Would you have sided with Bacon—or Berkeley?</p><p>🕰️ Timestamps</p><p>00:00 – Introduction &amp; Recap</p><p>00:17 – Berkeley’s Inaction Sparks Unrest</p><p>01:10 – Nathaniel Bacon Rises as Leader</p><p>02:17 – Bacon’s Rebellion Ignites</p><p>03:06 – Clash with the Pamunkeys</p><p>06:25 – Battle with the Occaneechi</p><p>12:35 – Return to Jamestown, Political Turmoil</p><p>15:11 – Bacon vs. Berkeley: A Showdown</p><p>18:01 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser</p><p>#BaconsRebellion #ColonialAmerica #GovernorBerkeley #AmericanRevolution #VirginiaHistory #WhyWarsHappened #HistoryPodcast</p>