Bacon's Rebellion
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Where and when it took place?
It took place Jamestown, Virginia Colony in 1676.

Who were the main figures?
The 2 main figures were Nathaniel Bacon leader of the rebellion and Sir William Berkley, Jamestown governor.

WHY DID IT TAKE PLACE?

• High taxes
• Indian disturbance
• Low tobacco prices
• Splitting of land
• Special privileges for friends of governor

WHAT HAPPENED?

• Sir William Berkley decreed acts against the Indians.
• Nathaniel Bacon took his own action against Indians.
• Bacon got arrested by Berkley but escaped and took Jamestown.
• Berkley recaptured then Bacon burned it to the ground.
• Bacon died and the rebellion collapsed.
• Berkley destroyed the remains and went back to England where he died.

Effect
This stirred rebellion in the colonies and eventually led to Independence.