<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we uncover the dramatic events that led to a fiery rebellion in Virginia! This episode dives into how the king's land giveaways to his buddies and the crushing taxes forced upon the colonists pushed everyone to their limits. We'll explore the devastating effects of the Navigation Acts, why people were secretly trading with the Dutch, and how the colony's economy was hanging by a thread. Amidst the chaos, the future rebel leader, Nathaniel Bacon, emerges, ready to challenge Governor Berkeley’s government. Tensions are high, and a major conflict is on the horizon. Tune in for a wild ride!&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;00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:16 Virginia's Early Struggles and Rebellion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:24 Impact of the Navigation Acts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:26 Economic Hardships and High Taxes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:27 Corruption and Secret Taxation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:55 Small Rebellions and Rising Tensions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:39 Nathaniel Bacon: The Rebel Leader&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:54 Bacon's Discontent with the Government&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:36 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#history #americanrevolution #americanhistory #UShistory #britishhistory #war #colonial #virginia #Britain #virginiahistory #warsinhistory #historychannel #podcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why Wars Happened History Podcast

Emily Ross

The Colony Charged its Own People Taxes that Weren’t Voted On – Season 1 Episode 19

OCT 23, 202412 MIN
Why Wars Happened History Podcast

The Colony Charged its Own People Taxes that Weren’t Voted On – Season 1 Episode 19

OCT 23, 202412 MIN

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<p>Join us as we uncover the dramatic events that led to a fiery rebellion in Virginia! This episode dives into how the king's land giveaways to his buddies and the crushing taxes forced upon the colonists pushed everyone to their limits. We'll explore the devastating effects of the Navigation Acts, why people were secretly trading with the Dutch, and how the colony's economy was hanging by a thread. Amidst the chaos, the future rebel leader, Nathaniel Bacon, emerges, ready to challenge Governor Berkeley’s government. Tensions are high, and a major conflict is on the horizon. Tune in for a wild ride!</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>00:00 Introduction to the American Revolution</p><p>00:16 Virginia's Early Struggles and Rebellion</p><p>01:24 Impact of the Navigation Acts</p><p>02:26 Economic Hardships and High Taxes</p><p>05:27 Corruption and Secret Taxation</p><p>07:55 Small Rebellions and Rising Tensions</p><p>09:39 Nathaniel Bacon: The Rebel Leader</p><p>11:54 Bacon's Discontent with the Government</p><p>12:36 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode</p><p> </p><p>#history #americanrevolution #americanhistory #UShistory #britishhistory #war #colonial #virginia #Britain #virginiahistory #warsinhistory #historychannel #podcast</p>