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Why did England and Spain fight over an ear?: When the Spanish Coast Guard caught English Captain Jenkins smuggling, they cut off his ear as punishment. Could this insult have sent two countries to war? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn whether this is fact or fiction. by Stuff You Missed in History Classratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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For a long time Bacon’s Rebellion was primarily interpreted as a precursor to the Revolutionary War, with patriotic colonists rising up against the tyranny of the British colonial government. But there are a lot more moving parts than that. This first part sets the scene and establishes the context of the rebellion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Apr 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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