In this immersive episode of Why Wars Happened, step into 1650s Virginia, where Governor Berkeley swore loyalty to the executed king and refused to bow to Parliament—the “king-killers.” With militias arming and British soldiers patrolling the James River, Virginia stood at the brink of a colonial war.

The colonists secretly traded with the Dutch, gaining wealth even as England bled losses. But their defiance came at a dangerous price: threats of invasion, demands for submission, and the first sparks of rebellion in America.

This is a story of loyalty, defiance, and near-war, told through immersive off-camera narration with calming visuals that carry you into the past.

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🕰️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Recap

00:44 – Fierce Loyalty to the King

01:37 – Navigation Acts Tighten England’s Grip

03:13 – Defiance and Secret Dutch Trade

05:33 – Parliament’s Response and Military Action

07:15 – Standoff, Negotiations, and Concessions

10:22 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser

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