Episode notes
Oliver Cromwell dies, the executed king’s son is invited to return to the throne, and England confirms the legality of the Navigation Acts. In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we explore the political upheaval in Virginia following the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658. We examine the brief and ineffective rule of his son, Richard Cromwell, the Restoration of Charles II, and the Virginia Assembly's decision to reinstate the well-loved Governor Berkeley. Despite the opportunity to assert independence, the colonists remained loyal to England amidst the enforcement of the Navigation Acts. Tune in to learn how these events set the stage for future conflicts in the colony.
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