In this immersive episode of Why Wars Happened, step into Virginia’s turbulent shift from a company-run colony to a royal possession under King James. The colonists fought to defend their rights, even as betrayals fractured the Assembly and the monarchy cut secret deals for profit.

Governors like Sir Francis Wyatt and Sir George Yeardley worked to preserve democracy, but a darker shadow loomed: Governor John Harvey, a cruel ruler whose hunger for power set Virginia on a collision course with rebellion.

This is a story of betrayal, loyalty, and the fight for freedom, told through immersive off-camera narration with calming visuals.

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🕰️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Recap

00:15 – King James Seizes Control of Virginia

01:49 – Assembly Defiance and Betrayal

04:49 – Governor Wyatt and Democracy’s Fragile Stand

07:50 – King Charles and the Tobacco Deal

10:22 – The Rise of Cruel Governor Harvey

12:29 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser

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