Bacon's Rebellion
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Native Americans, American Indians, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Virginia
- Date: May 10-October 18, 1676
Article abstract: Colonial planters rise up against both Virginia's governor and Native Americans, causing destruction and death.
Instability was inherent in the rapid growth of the English population in Virginia after 1640. Competition for political power and social position increased after 1660, as the earlier settlers entrenched themselves in local political offices. Land hunger was also a problem: Since the end of the second Powhatan War in 1646, the Powhatans had held the land north of the York River, which had the effect of hemming in English expansion....
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