<description>&lt;p&gt;In this immersive episode of America Before the Revolution, step into the dramatic story of Nathaniel Bacon’s rebellion—a clash of power, corruption, and defiance that nearly tore the colony apart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bacon marched on Jamestown with armed followers, demanding answers from Governor Berkeley. High taxes, election fraud, and unchecked corruption fueled his fury. But when Bacon pushed for permission to fight native attacks, the confrontation spiraled into a dangerous standoff that threatened the colony’s survival.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a story of betrayal, rebellion, and the fight for power that planted early seeds of revolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Explore more in the America Before the Revolution playlist&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Comment below: Would you have stood with Bacon—or the governor?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🕰️ Timestamps &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – Introduction to Bacon’s Rebellion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:17 – The Rebellion Ignites&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:53 – Bacon Captured, Then Released&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:07 – New Assembly and Native Attacks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:03 – Bacon’s Second Rebellion Begins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:22 – Bacon’s Laws and Rising Tensions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:06 – Governor Berkeley Strikes Back&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:51 – Bacon’s Rise to Power&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:25 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#BaconsRebellion #ColonialAmerica #Jamestown #GovernorBerkeley #AmericanRevolution #WhyWarsHappened #HistoryPodcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why Wars Happened History Podcast

Emily Ross

The Mob that Forced the Governor | America Before the Revolution

NOV 20, 202419 MIN
Why Wars Happened History Podcast

The Mob that Forced the Governor | America Before the Revolution

NOV 20, 202419 MIN

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<p>In this immersive episode of America Before the Revolution, step into the dramatic story of Nathaniel Bacon’s rebellion—a clash of power, corruption, and defiance that nearly tore the colony apart.</p><p>Bacon marched on Jamestown with armed followers, demanding answers from Governor Berkeley. High taxes, election fraud, and unchecked corruption fueled his fury. But when Bacon pushed for permission to fight native attacks, the confrontation spiraled into a dangerous standoff that threatened the colony’s survival.</p><p>This is a story of betrayal, rebellion, and the fight for power that planted early seeds of 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 stood with Bacon—or the governor?</p><p>🕰️ Timestamps </p><p>00:00 – Introduction to Bacon’s Rebellion</p><p>00:17 – The Rebellion Ignites</p><p>01:53 – Bacon Captured, Then Released</p><p>04:07 – New Assembly and Native Attacks</p><p>06:03 – Bacon’s Second Rebellion Begins</p><p>10:22 – Bacon’s Laws and Rising Tensions</p><p>16:06 – Governor Berkeley Strikes Back</p><p>18:51 – Bacon’s Rise to Power</p><p>19:25 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser</p><p>#BaconsRebellion #ColonialAmerica #Jamestown #GovernorBerkeley #AmericanRevolution #WhyWarsHappened #HistoryPodcast</p>