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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we go into the drama in colonial Virginia! After Governor Berkeley's death, Lord Culpeper finally shows up—two years late and totally out of touch with the icky lower classes in Virginia. The Virginia Assembly isn't having any of the king's orders, sparking major tension. We unpack Culpeper's shady money schemes, where he cheats soldiers and colonists, and his weak leadership that ultimately helps the Assembly build a sense of self, separate from the governor. By the end, Culpeper ditches Virginia for the comforts of England, leaving the colony in chaos.

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00:00 Recap of the Last Episode

00:32 Lord Culpeper's Appointment and Delays

01:49 King Charles II's Response to Rebellion

02:03 Culpeper's Arrival and Weak Leadership

02:59 King Charles II Tightens Control

06:03 Governor Culpeper's Money Schemes

10:48 Culpeper's Conflicts with the Assembly

12:57 Culpeper's Unauthorized Return to England

14:08 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

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