Historical Context

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. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, the investigation is underway as to why Bacon's rebellion happened.  The results would turn the colony against Governor Berkeley. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, we examine the abrupt conclusion of Bacon's rebellion. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The destruction and violence of Bacon's rebellion spreads beyond the natives in today's episode. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With Bacon's Rebellion in full swing, Nathaniel Bacon issues a number of written statements.  Today, we examine them in detail. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode examines Virginia in 1675 where discontent has transformed into rebellion. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode, the early 1670's breeds further discontent in the Virginia colony.  We'll examine through the writings of the era. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, we examine the Virginia colony in 1670 through the writings of Governor Sir William Berkeley. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Read Berkeley’s “Enquiries to the Governor of Virginia”: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/exist/cocoon/jamestown/fha/J1062 Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode covers the Dutch attack of merchant shipping in Virginia and additional calamities create further economic strain in the colony. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode discusses the Second Anglo Dutch War and how it complicated matters for the Virginia colonial economy. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, I take a brief break with a special episode reflecting on 100 episodes, plans for the future, and a thank you for the loyal support!    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode, we look at the first slave rebellion in the colonies led by some unusual suspects.  Also, relations between England and the Netherlands creates potential problems for Virginia. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today, we kick off a new series on Virginia during the Restoration by examining Sir William Berkeley's return to the governorship and the condition of the colony in those first years of his return.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Read Sir William Berkeley’s Discourse: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/exist/cocoon/jamestown/fha/J1003 Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode returns to England where we examine the end of the English Commonwealth and how Charles II was restored to the throne. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/  Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode focuses on the Dutch and Swedish colonies during the English Commonwealth.  Only one nationality would remain between the two by 1659.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode, the Rhode Island colonies come back together, but are immediately faced with differences of opinion.  The colony also has to deal with the Quakers who begin to enter after their banishment from Massachusetts.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today's episode focuses on Connecticut starting when England declared war against the Netherlands.  While Connecticut was worried about invasion from the Dutch, it also took actions against the rise of Quakerism.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.historical.context/ Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/