Asked by Trinity Krystyne on May 12, 2024
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A consequence of Bacon's Rebellion was a consolidation of power among Virginia's elite.
Bacon's Rebellion
A 1676 rebellion in the Virginia Colony, led by Nathaniel Bacon, which was an early rebellion against the colonial government by settlers.
Virginia's Elite
Refers to the affluent and influential social class in Virginia, historically significant in American colonial and early national periods.
Consolidation Of Power
The process by which a person or group centralizes control within a political or organizational structure, often reducing the power of other entities or individuals.
- Comprehend the factors that led to Bacon's Rebellion and its consequences.
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Zybrea KnightMay 13, 2024
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Explanation :
Bacon's Rebellion threatened the power of Virginia's elite planters, so after the rebellion was suppressed, the planters worked to consolidate their power and maintain control over the colony. They implemented stricter racial hierarchies and increased their control over the government and economy.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the factors that led to Bacon's Rebellion and its consequences.