Bacon's Rebellion

An uprising of poor farmers against the governor of Virginia for land is known as ________________.

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Mrs. Foster's Rebellion

• Pig's Rebellion

In 1676, Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt of former indentured servants who wanted harsher action against the Native Americans in retaliation for their attacks on outlying settlements.  Bacon’s Rebellion was put down; however, the rebellion had the effect of further weakening the indenture system while strengthening the reliance on slavery.

• Powhatan
• Bacon's Rebellion
• Salem Witch Trials
• King Phillip's War