Which of the following statements accurately describes Bacon's Rebellion?
A) It brought indentured servants and small farmers together against the colony's rich planters and political leaders.
B) It had the support of nearby Indian tribes, who joined forces with Bacon's rebel group of small farmers.
C) It was a result of changes in the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina that discriminated against Puritans.
D) It continued the absence of new settlers in Virginia and, as a result, forced Governor Berkeley to abandon the colony and return to England.
E) It sought to make Virginia independent of England due to unfair taxes and the desire for religious freedom.

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Bacon's Rebellion was a revolt of small farmers and indentured servants, led by Nathaniel Bacon, against the wealthy planters and political leaders of Virginia. The rebellion was sparked by the governor's refusal to allow Bacon to lead an expedition against Native Americans on the Virginia frontier. The rebellion brought together poor whites of both races against the colonial elite, and was significant in showing the potential for class conflict in the American colonies.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Bacon's Rebellion