Question

How did Bacon's rebellion affect relations between colonists and Native Americans?

A: After the rebellion, colonists placed less focus on the "Indian problem."
B: More colonists supported an armed expansion into Native American territory.
C: The rebellion showed many that in order to establish better relations between colonists and Native Americans, slavery had to be legalized.
D: Relations improved after many were disgusted by the violence of the rebellion.

Answer 1

The Correct answer is "B".

Nathaniel Bacon was a plantation owner and a man with much power and influence in Virginia during the second part of the 17th century. He led a raid against governor William Berkely claiming that he:

• Was monopolizing fur trade with the Indians (Bacon was restricted to trade with them.)

• Advancing his personal favorites to public offices

• Being "Pro-Native American"

Even though the rebellion was unsuccessful in removing the Native Americans from Virginia, it did result in governor Berkeley being recalled to England.