Insane crime rates in the 1600s? Disappearing forests? Pirates? Icebergs? The throne of England in deep debt? In this episode of 'Why Wars Happened,' we examine 1500s and 1600s England, where wood was as essential as water. With forests shrinking and demands rising, England faced severe resource shortages. As wars with France and Spain drained the treasury, the population doubled, leading to job scarcity and soaring food prices. Crime rates skyrocketed, and harsh social welfare laws emerged. Desperation pushed England to the New World, ultimately founding Jamestown in 1607. Get ready for a historical journey with a touch of humor!#history #historylovers #historybuffs #americanrevolution #americanhistory #britishhistory #war #england #englishhistory #colonial #colonialhistory #forest #population #woods #virginia #Britain #British