The Rebel Who Burned Jamestown | America Before the Revolution

In this gripping episode of America Before the Revolution, step inside the chaos of Bacon’s Rebellion. Outnumbered but determined, Nathaniel Bacon shocked the colony with bold tactics—including the capture of elite supporters’ wives as hostages—to force victory.

The rebels seized Jamestown, only to torch it to the ground when the fight escalated. But just as momentum grew, Bacon’s sudden death turned triumph into disaster, and the rebellion quickly unraveled.

This is an immersive, off-camera narrative of betrayal, strategy, and destruction that changed Virginia forever.

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🕰️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Recap

01:01 – Bacon’s Bold Strategic Move

01:26 – The Siege of Jamestown

04:01 – Jamestown in Flames

04:37 – Bacon’s Continued Campaign

06:08 – Wealthy Colonists Turn Against Him

07:25 – Bacon’s Final Stand

10:11 – The Rebels Collapse

10:20 – Bacon’s Death & Aftermath

11:58 – Closing + Next Episode Teaser

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