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Why Wars Happened History Podcast

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15:11

English Colonists vs. Dutch Colonists - Season 1...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/09/11

A king executed, a colony forced to bend the knee to the murderous Parliament, England too busy to govern the colonies, and a near civil war between Virginia colonists. This week, we dive into the wild times in colonial Virginia after the king's execution. Parliament takes charge, the colony crafts a new constitution, and the power balance shifts. We also cover the uproar over the Navigation Acts, a near civil war with Virginia’s Dutch settlers, and Virginia's first protest against 'taxation without

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10:37

We Won't Bow to the King-Killing Parliament - Season...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/09/04

The king’s execution ends the civil war in England, a governor who would die for the king, and a Virginia that would not bend the knee to a king-killing Parliament in England. Explore the intense standoff in 1650s Virginia as colonists nearly ignited a war with Britain. Led by Virginia’s Governor Berkeley, the fiercely loyal colonists refused to recognize the king's murderers—Parliament—as legitimate rulers. Amidst armed militias and British soldiers along the James River, Virginia stood firm

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20:17

The Massacre of 1644 - Season 1 Episode 11

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2024/08/28

Virginia's beloved new governor is off protecting the king in England's civil war, but another massacre in Virginia forces him back to the colony. He leads quests against the attackers and becomes a hero of the people. This episode explores the power dynamics and conflicts in 17th-century Virginia, detailing the colonists' initial overthrow of an unpopular governor, the subsequent appointment of Sir William Berkeley, and the turbulent events that followed. From bloody massacres by natives to the

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22:12

Mutiny - Season 1 Episode 10

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2024/08/21

Executions without trial or charges, the governor’s own council turns mutinous, and the governor is pinned down and forced to listen to complaints. This week's episode dives into the wild reign of Governor John Harvey in Virginia. From abusing his power to betraying the colonists in Virginia’s mini-war with Maryland, it's a rollercoaster of bad decisions and fierce resistance. Discover how Harvey's controversial actions led to a mini-war and his dramatic downfall. Full of betrayals, secret meetings,

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12:45

A Villainous Governor - Season 1 Episode 9

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2024/08/14

Cruel Governor Harvey betrays the colonists, an Assembly member betrays the Assembly, and the king betrays the colony. In this episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' the focus is on Virginia's transition from company rule to a royal colony under King James. The episode covers the colonists' fight for their rights, Assembly betrayals, and manipulative deals by the monarchy. Governors like Sir Francis Wyatt and Sir George Yeardley worked to preserve democratic ideals. Their efforts set the stage for ongoing

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19:17

The Massacre of 1622 - Season 1 Episode 8

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Colonists massacred by their friends, King James pulls a Legally Blonde type move to steal Virginia from The Virginia Company, and slavery begins in Virginia. In this week's episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' we delve into the dramatic events that shaped Virginia's early history. Discover how the brutal 1622 massacre gave King James the perfect excuse to turn Virginia into a royal colony. We explore the colony's early democratic experiments, the political tug-of-war between The Virginia Company and the

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15:55

Democracy Was a PR Campaign - Season 1 Episode 7

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2024/07/31

Mass death, starvation, and bad rulers forces Virginia’s government to collapse. Democracy saves The Virginia Company from Virginia’s terrible reputation. King James is forced to allow democracy, despite his distaste for it. In this episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' host Emily Ross takes us on a wild ride through Virginia in the early 1600s. We get into the juicy details of how Virginia's colonists went from just trying to make a buck with tobacco, to setting up their own government with elected

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1:03

Show Trailer

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Are you one of those people that's more interested in the politics and events leading up to history's wars rather than the wars themselves? Then this is the show for you.Welcome to Why Wars Happened, where we dive into the fascinating political intrigue behind history's biggest wars.I'm your host, Emily Ross. Each season, we focus on a different historical war and every Wednesday, we release a new episode, continuing the story of the people and events that led to the conflict.This isn't your normal

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21:46

"A More Damned Crew Hell Never Vomited" - Season 1...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Cruel punishments, a “Damned Crew” from hell, and the warning signs of a deadly massacre in early Jamestown. Explore the turbulent early years of the Virginia colony! From the harsh rule of Jamestown's governors to the tobacco boom that saved the colony, we delve into its rocky start. Learn how attempts at iron production were thwarted by the massacre of 1622 and how glass-making efforts fell apart due to illness and bad luck. Discover the fierce battle over tobacco trade between Virginia, England,

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17:10

What Starving People Ate in Jamestown - Season 1...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Starving colonists forced to work, whipped, and cold water poured down their sleeves if they swore. Colonists sweeten the tobacco plant to sell it, colonists attempt to flee Jamestown, only to be forced back by the miraculous timing of an English ship. Dive into the chaotic history of Jamestown in this episode of 'Why Wars Happened.' We explore the early struggles of the colonists, from vicious power games to the devastating 'starving time.' Meet John Smith, the tough guy who made everyone work, and

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19:59

Colonial Thunderdome from Hell - Season 1 Episode 4

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2024/07/10

Starvation and high school cliques in early Jamestown? Things in Pocahontas that actually happened? John Smith becomes a "good" dictator? Join us as we dive into the wild early days of Jamestown. The first permanent English colony in America was anything but peaceful, with secret councils, imprisonment of John Smith, vicious power struggles, and even starvation. Discover how John Smith navigated through rumors, imprisonment, an explosion, and political turmoil to rise to power. Along the way, we'll

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11:15

Why Was John Smith Chained to the Floor on the Way to...

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2024/07/03

John Smith imprisoned on the ship to Virginia? Secret names locked in a box? A company, and not the king, was behind the first permanent English colony in America? In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we explore how a broke King James I needing quick cash, led to the formation of The Virginia Company. We dive into the adventures of the colonists, the rocky start, and the high-level drama involving John Smith, who was chained to the floor of one of the the ships, before they even reached Virginia's

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17:56

Why Was the King Desperate to Colonize? - Season 1...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Why was King James so desperate to colonize America? Was massive debt, insane crime, or a need for resources a larger cause? Dive into the early life of King James I in this week's episode of 'Why Wars Happened.' From a turbulent childhood filled with family drama and noble assassinations to ascending to the thrones of Scotland and England, James I's life was anything but ordinary. Learn how his desperation for financial stability and rivalry with other European powers led to the establishment of

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21:01

Just How Much of a Hellhole Was 1600s England? -...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Insane crime rates in the 1600s? Disappearing forests? Pirates? Icebergs? The throne of England in deep debt? In this episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' we examine 1500s and 1600s England, where wood was as essential as water. With forests shrinking and demands rising, England faced severe resource shortages. As wars with France and Spain drained the treasury, the population doubled, leading to job scarcity and soaring food prices. Crime rates skyrocketed, and harsh social welfare laws emerged

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