Historical Context

Historical Context

By Jeremy LaKoshHistory
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Historical Context episodes

  • Historical Context Returns March 30th

    The podcast returns on March 30th with a new series, "The Founding of the Carolina Colony." In this clip, I explain the return along with some changes.

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    6 min
  • "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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    15 min
  • 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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    15 min
  • 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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    17 min
  • 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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    13 min
  • The Conclusion of Bacon's Rebellion

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

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    11 min
  • The Violence and Destruction of Bacon's Rebellion

    The destruction and violence of Bacon's rebellion spreads beyond the natives in today's episode.

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    16 min
  • Nathaniel Bacon in His Own Words

    With Bacon's Rebellion in full swing, Nathaniel Bacon issues a number of written statements.  Today, we examine them in detail.

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    22 min
  • Rebellion Breaks Out in Virginia

    Today's episode examines Virginia in 1675 where discontent has transformed into rebellion.

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

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    16 min

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