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An examination of history through the writings and eyewitness accounts of its participants.

Historical Context Jeremy LaKosh

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An examination of history through the writings and eyewitness accounts of its participants.

    "Rioting" in Virginia

    "Rioting" in Virginia

    When people look up the events in Virginia in 1682, they sometimes will notice that people write about rioting occurring in the colony.  Today, we will find out what really happened.

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    Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum

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    • 15 min
    Governor Culpepper versus The House of Burgesses

    Governor Culpepper versus The House of Burgesses

    Governor Culpepper finally arrives and brings three legislative requests with him.  Two are easily agreed upon, but the third regarding a tax on tobacco, becomes a source of contention in today's episode.

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    • 14 min
    Absent Leadership in Virginia

    Absent Leadership in Virginia

    Governor Culpepper begins his tenure as governor, but as we are about to find out, the colonists will need to be patient when it comes to meeting him in person.

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    Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum

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    • 14 min
    Virginia's Leadership Transitions Again

    Virginia's Leadership Transitions Again

    With the death of Sir William Berkeley, Colonel Jeffreys days as the Acting Governor of Virginia are limited.  In today's episode, we examine its transition.

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    Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum

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    • 16 min
    Turning Against Berkeley: The Fallout of Bacon's Rebellion

    Turning Against Berkeley: The Fallout of Bacon's Rebellion

    Today, the investigation is underway as to why Bacon's rebellion happened.  The results would turn the colony against Governor Berkeley.

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    Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum

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    • 12 min
    The Conclusion of Bacon's Rebellion

    The Conclusion of Bacon's Rebellion

    Today, we examine the abrupt conclusion of Bacon's rebellion.

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    • 10 min

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