jan 1, 1660 - Bacon's Rebellion

Description:

- 1st major colonial rebellion
- Governor William Berkeley ruled VA like a dictator w/ royal authority → discounted abt their representation in gov + handling of natives relations
- Bacon unites indentured servants and slaves → rebel against Governor Berkeley
- Rebellion collapse with Bacon’s death
- TAKEAWAY: Inspires colonial government to rely less on indentured servants and more on a strict race-based slave system & Early example of British tyranny