aug 6, 1676 - Bacon’s Rebellion

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LEADUP: Headright system left many whites poor and without land; Many forced to farm on the frontier near indians (more prone to conflict); Governor Berkley refused to grant them protection from N.A.
DURING: Bacon/followers sought reduced taxes + removal of natives; Burned down Jamestown
;Bacon became temporary ruler, but died soon after
AFTERMATH: Property qualifications brought back for voting (just the wealthy); Taxes reduced; Less reliance on indentured servants, more slaves

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