Bacon's Rebellion Quiz

What was the primary cause of Bacon's Rebellion in 1676?

• Disputes over land ownership

• Tyranny of Governor Berkeley

• Religious conflict

• Economic hardship

Who was the leader of the rebellion against Governor Berkeley?

• Colonel Brent

• Nathaniel Bacon

• William Drummond

• Major Cheeseman

What was the outcome of the initial confrontation between Bacon's forces and Berkeley's at Jamestown?

• Berkeley surrendered

• There was no return fire from Berkeley's side

• Bacon's forces were defeated

• Bacon's forces retreated

How did Bacon's forces manage to sustain themselves during the standoff at Jamestown?

• They foraged from Berkeley's mansion

• They received supplies from allies

• They relied on local support

• They captured enemy supplies

What tactic did Bacon use involving the wives of loyalists?

• He used them as negotiators

• He sent them to plead with Berkeley

• He held them as hostages

• He used them to build defenses

What significant action did Bacon take after gaining control of Jamestown?

• He fortified the town

• He expanded his forces

• He negotiated peace

• He burned the town

What led to the collapse of Bacon's Rebellion?

• Intervention by the British crown

• Lack of support from colonists

• A decisive defeat by Berkeley

• Bacon's death from illness

What was Berkeley's reaction after regaining power?

• He sought revenge against Bacon's supporters

• He resigned from his position

• He pardoned Bacon's followers

• He sought reconciliation with the colonists

How did King Charles II react to Berkeley's actions after the rebellion?

• He ignored the situation

• He supported Berkeley's actions

• He ordered the restoration of seized properties

• He sent more troops to Virginia

What was the ultimate fate of Governor Berkeley after the rebellion?

• He returned to power in Virginia

• He was exiled to a distant colony

• He was executed

• He died of a broken heart in England