Bacon's Rebellion erupted in 1676 as a dispute over Indian policy and ended as a conflict between

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Bacon's Rebellion began as a disagreement between Governor William Berkeley and Nathaniel Bacon over the colony's policy towards Native Americans. However, it quickly evolved into a conflict between the wealthy planter elite, who supported Berkeley, and small farmers and landless laborers, who supported Bacon. The rebellion was fueled by grievances over high taxes, lack of representation in the government, and the governor's refusal to allow settlers to expand westward. The rebellion was put down, and the planters regained control over the government, but the rebellion had lasting effects on colonial society and politics.

Bacon's Rebellion Erupted in 1676 as a Dispute Over Indian