AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1600–1700 (storytelling style): Tobacco Riots in Colonial Virginia

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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we unravel the turbulent governorship of Lord Culpeper in Virginia. Used to a life of luxury in England, Culpeper struggled to address the colony's poverty crisis caused by plummeting tobacco prices and restrictive Navigation Acts. The colonists' frustration boiled over into tobacco riots after the king repeatedly blocked their attempts to fix the situation. Culpeper's lackluster governance and harsh crackdowns only fueled more disorder, leading to his eventual dismissal.

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00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:00 Governor Culpeper's Reluctant Rule

00:57 The Impact of the Navigation Acts

02:55 Attempts to Solve the Tobacco Crisis

04:52 The King's Interference and Assembly's Frustration

08:39 The Tobacco Riots Begin

10:23 Governor Culpeper's Return and Crackdown

16:18 The Aftermath and Culpeper's Downfall

17:11 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

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