apr 15, 1676 - Bacon's Rebellion

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-Led by Nathaniel Bacon

-Bacon represented the backcountry and disagreed with tidewater leaders about policies regarding natives

-Bacon excluded from inner circle of governor's council (Green Spring) and could not get involved in fur trade

-After facing a raid from the Doeg Indians, a group of whites attacked them and the Susquehannock, causing the Indians to continue raids

-Fighting escalated and Berkeley wanted to be cautious, but Bacon ignored him

-This turned into a challenge to colonial government as an army was led to Jamestown, a city burned, and Berkeley exiled

-Berkeley returned as governor after Bacon died and British troops came

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