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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we go into the aftermath of the showdown between Nathaniel Bacon and Governor Berkeley in Jamestown. We explore Bacon's brief triumph, his subsequent death, and the disintegration of his rebel army under John Ingram's leadership. As chaos reigns throughout the colony with looted farms and burned houses, Governor Berkeley unleashes a brutal crackdown on the rebels. His relentless pursuit of vengeance brings mass executions and severe retaliation. Berkeley's fury knows no bounds, even leading him to defy the King. Yet, amidst the bloodshed, this fierce rebellion leaves Virginians with a sense of power and resistance.

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00:00 Recap of the Last Episode

00:33 Bacon's Final Stand and Death

01:00 John Ingram Takes Over

01:42 Governor Berkeley's Brutal Retaliation

02:37 The Capture and Execution of Rebel Leaders

03:20 The Governor's Unyielding Vengeance

05:01 The End of the Rebellion

07:27 The Aftermath and New Charter

11:51 Lessons Learned and Unlearned

12:35 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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