In this immersive episode of America Before the Revolution, uncover how the king’s land giveaways to his favorites and the devastating Navigation Acts left the colony’s economy in ruins. Desperate colonists secretly turned to the Dutch for survival, even as Berkeley’s government tightened its grip with unfair taxation and hidden corruption.Out of this chaos rose Nathaniel Bacon—a fiery young leader ready to challenge the governor and his allies. With tensions at their breaking point, rebellion was no longer just a whisper—it was inevitable.This is an off-camera narrative of greed, defiance, and the birth of rebellion, told with immersive storytelling and calming visuals.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👉 Explore more in the America Before the Revolution playlist💬 Comment below: Would you have stood with Bacon—or stayed loyal to the crown?🕰️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Recap00:16 – Virginia’s Struggles and Early Rebellions01:24 – The Navigation Acts Crush the Colony02:26 – Economic Hardship and Heavy Taxes05:27 – Corruption and Secret Taxation Revealed07:55 – Small Rebellions Break Out09:39 – Nathaniel Bacon Rises as Rebel Leader11:54 – Bacon’s Discontent with Berkeley’s Rule12:36 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser#BaconsRebellion #ColonialAmerica #GovernorBerkeley #NathanielBacon #AmericanRevolution #WhyWarsHappened #HistoryPodcast