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What was the main cause of Bacon’s Rebellion?

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Answer: Bacon's rebellion was caused by high taxes, low prices for tobacco, and resentment against special privileges given those close to the governor, Sir William Berkeley.

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Bacon's Rebellion was triggered when a grab for Native American lands was denied.

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