Bacon's Rebellion

Why did Bacon's Rebellion take place?

• To support Governor Berkeley's policies

• To retaliate against Native Americans

• To establish a new colony

• To gain independence from Britain

What was a significant outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?

• Strengthened ties with Native Americans

• Increased importation of slaves

• Independence from Britain

• Establishment of a new government

Who led the militia during Bacon's Rebellion?

• Governor William Berkeley

• Nathaniel Bacon

• Susquehannock tribes

• British soldiers

What was the relationship between black slaves and white servants after Bacon's Rebellion?

• They were encouraged to unite

• Harsh laws were enacted against any contact

• They were given equal rights

• They were sent back to their countries

What was the main reason for the colonists' dissatisfaction leading to Bacon's Rebellion?

• High taxes

• Denial of permission to attack Native American land

• Lack of representation in government

• Poor living conditions

Which tribes were attacked during Bacon's Rebellion?

• Powhatan and Cherokee

• Dog and Susquehannock

• Iroquois and Mohawk

• Apache and Navajo

What was the primary cause of Bacon's Rebellion?

• Economic hardship

• Disputes over Native American land

• Religious differences

• Taxation without representation

Bacon accused Berkeley of falsely claiming that the Indians were:

• Aggressive

• Peaceful

• Cooperative

• Hostile

What was one of the reasons Bacon gave for the rebellion?

• High food prices

• Lack of religious freedom

• Injustice and corruption

• Poor education

What did Bacon accuse Berkeley of doing with the army?

• Disbanding it

• Using it for personal gain

• Calling it back

• Expanding it