Asked by Mandrell Little on Jun 02, 2024
Verified
Bacon's Rebellion was caused by a conflict between blacks and whites in Virginia.
Bacon's Rebellion
A 1676 armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government of Virginia, arising from settlers' frustrations with Native American policies and governmental corruption.
Blacks And Whites
Refers to people of African descent (Blacks) and people of European descent (Whites), often used in discussions about race relations and societal constructs of race.
Virginia
One of the original 13 colonies in the United States, known for its significant role in American history, including being the birthplace of several U.S. presidents.
- Understand the causes and effects of Bacon's Rebellion.
Verified Answer
PR
Pranjali RaturiJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Bacon's Rebellion was actually caused by a conflict between wealthy landowners and frontier settlers who were unhappy with the government's refusal to help them expand into Native American-held territory. While there were some black slaves involved in the rebellion, they were not the primary cause of the conflict.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the causes and effects of Bacon's Rebellion.