APUSH Bacon Rebellion cheat sheet
Study the key events, figures, and implications of Bacon's Rebellion to prepare for APUSH exams.
Quiz(52 questions)
1. What year did Bacon's Rebellion begin?
Terms in this Study Set(52)
Key Events and Timeline(16)
What year did Bacon's Rebellion begin?
1676
Bacon's Rebellion → Causes
Economic disparity - Land access issues - Native American conflicts
Who led Bacon's Rebellion?
Nathaniel Bacon, a wealthy planter
True or False: Bacon's Rebellion was solely about land disputes.
False - It involved economic and political grievances.
What was the initial action taken by Bacon?
He organized a militia to attack Native Americans.
What happened in July 1676?
Bacon and his followers captured Jamestown.
Jamestown's Governor during the rebellion?
William Berkeley
Bacon's Rebellion led to what major event in October 1676?
Bacon's death from dysentery.
What was the outcome of the rebellion?
Decreased power of the governor - Increased reliance on slavery.
What significant battle occurred in 1676?
Battle of Bloody Run
Who opposed Bacon's Rebellion?
Governor Berkeley and loyalist planters
What significant action did the Virginia Assembly take in 1676?
They enacted harsher policies on indentured servants.
Bacon's Rebellion ended in what month and year?
December 1676
Fill in the blank: Bacon's Rebellion highlighted tensions between __________ and __________.
frontier settlers and colonial elites.
Why did Bacon's followers feel betrayed?
They believed Berkeley was not protecting them from Native attacks.
Compare the tactics of Bacon and Berkeley.
Bacon used militia and violence; Berkeley used diplomacy and military force.
People Involved(12)
Nathaniel Bacon → Role in rebellion?
Bacon was a Virginia planter who led the rebellion against Governor Berkeley's administration.
Governor William Berkeley → Actions taken?
Berkeley refused to retaliate against Native American attacks, leading to dissatisfaction among colonists.
True or False: Bacon was an established leader before the rebellion.
False. Bacon was a recent arrival in Virginia who rose to prominence during the rebellion.
Bacon's supporters → Characteristics?
They were mainly frontiersmen and indentured servants discontent with Berkeley's policies.
What did Bacon accuse Berkeley of?
Bacon accused Berkeley of corruption and failing to protect the settlers against Native Americans.
Comparison: Bacon vs. Berkeley.
Bacon: advocate for settlers; Berkeley: loyal to British crown and elite interests.
Fill in the blank: Bacon's rebellion was against Governor __________.
William Berkeley.
Key ally of Bacon?
Thomas Matthew, a militia leader who supported Bacon’s cause.
What role did the Virginia assembly play?
They supported Berkeley's policies and opposed Bacon's demands for military action.
Governor Berkeley's response to rebellion?
He declared Bacon a traitor and sought to suppress the uprising with military force.
Bacon's death → Impact?
His death led to the collapse of the rebellion and increased repression of frontiersmen.
Who were the indentured servants?
Laborers who worked for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America.
Consequences and Impacts(12)
Immediate consequence of Bacon's Rebellion?
Increased tensions between colonists and Native Americans.
True or False: Bacon's Rebellion led to stricter slave codes.
True - To prevent further uprisings, laws regulating slave behaviors were intensified.
Fill in the blank: The rebellion highlighted class divisions between __________ and __________.
wealthy planters; poor farmers.
Cause of Bacon's Rebellion?
Discontent among small farmers due to lack of land and protection.
Long-term effect of the rebellion?
Shift towards reliance on African slavery for labor.
What did colonial leaders fear after the rebellion?
Another uprising from dissatisfied poor whites and enslaved people.
Comparison: Bacon's Rebellion vs. Glorious Revolution.
Bacon's Rebellion was localized and class-based; Glorious Revolution was a national, political change.
What was one political outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?
Increased political power for the lower classes in Virginia.
Economic impact of Bacon's Rebellion?
Disruption of tobacco production; economic instability in Virginia.
True or False: Bacon's Rebellion had no impact on future colonial policies.
False - It influenced governance and class relations in colonies.
What was a direct result of the rebellion regarding Native American relations?
More aggressive military actions against Native Americans.
Fill in the blank: The rebellion led to an increase in __________ for labor needs.
African slavery.
Historical Context(12)
What caused economic tensions in Virginia?
Decline in tobacco prices, increased land competition, and high taxes led to unrest.
True or False: Bacon's Rebellion was primarily about land ownership.
True. Discontent arose from restrictions on land access for lower-class settlers.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were a group of former indentured servants.
Bacon's followers sought land and opportunity, feeling marginalized by wealthy planters.
Comparison: Indentured Servants vs. Enslaved Africans
Indentured Servants worked for a contract; enslaved Africans were owned for life.
What was the role of Native Americans pre-Rebellion?
Native tribes were seen as obstacles to land expansion, causing conflicts with settlers.
Economic conditions in the 1670s Virginia included...
- Declining tobacco prices - Growing inequality - Rising taxes
Who felt disenfranchised in colonial Virginia?
Poor farmers and indentured servants faced restricted land access and high taxes.
What led to the rise of Bacon as a leader?
Growing discontent among farmers regarding land and Indian policies; he capitalized on this.
Cause → Effect: Growing population → __________
Increased demand for land, leading to conflicts with Native Americans.
What geographic factors contributed to tensions?
Expansion of settlement into frontier lands heightened conflicts with Indigenous peoples.
True or False: The Virginia government supported all settlers equally.
False. Wealthy planters received preferential treatment over poorer settlers.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1676 raised taxes on tobacco.
The Navigation Act increased burdens on lower-class farmers, creating unrest.
Questions in this Study Set(52)
1. What year did Bacon's Rebellion begin?
2. Who was the leader of the rebellion against Governor Berkeley's administration?
3. What economic factor primarily caused unrest among Virginia's lower-class settlers in the 1670s?
4. What was one immediate economic impact of Bacon's Rebellion on Virginia's tobacco industry?
5. What was one of the key causes of Bacon's Rebellion?
6. What was Governor Berkeley's primary reason for not retaliating against Native American attacks?
7. True or False: Bacon's Rebellion was fueled by the desire for more political representation among poor farmers.
8. Which of the following was a direct outcome of Bacon's Rebellion regarding colonial governance?
9. Who was the leader of Bacon's Rebellion?
10. True or False: Bacon was a long-term resident of Virginia before the rebellion.
11. Fill in the blank: The __________ were a group of individuals who sought land and opportunities following indentured servitude.
12. True or False: After Bacon's Rebellion, tensions between wealthy planters and poor farmers diminished.
13. True or False: Bacon's Rebellion only addressed land disputes.
14. What type of individuals primarily supported Bacon in his rebellion?
15. Comparison: What is the key difference between indentured servants and enslaved Africans in colonial Virginia?
16. Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Bacon's Rebellion?
17. What initial action did Nathaniel Bacon take?
18. What did Bacon accuse Governor Berkeley of failing to do?
19. What was a major conflict in Virginia leading up to Bacon's Rebellion?
20. What was a major reason colonial leaders feared uprisings after Bacon's Rebellion?
21. In July 1676, what significant event occurred?
22. Which of the following best compares Nathaniel Bacon and Governor Berkeley?
23. Economic conditions in Virginia leading up to the rebellion included all EXCEPT:
24. Fill in the blank: The rebellion illustrated a growing divide between __________ and __________ in colonial Virginia.
25. Who was the Governor of Virginia during Bacon's Rebellion?
26. Fill in the blank: Bacon's rebellion was against Governor __________.
27. Who primarily felt the effects of high taxes and limited land access in colonial Virginia?
28. How did Bacon's Rebellion influence future colonial policies towards Native Americans?
29. What happened in October 1676 that significantly impacted the rebellion?
30. Who was a key ally of Bacon during the rebellion?
31. What contributed to Nathaniel Bacon's rise as a leader in the rebellion?
32. What long-term effect did Bacon's Rebellion have on labor in Virginia?
33. What was a major outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?
34. What role did the Virginia assembly play during Bacon's Rebellion?
35. Cause → Effect: Rising population in Virginia led to increased demand for land, resulting in __________.
36. Which political change was a direct result of the class tensions highlighted by Bacon's Rebellion?
37. Which battle was significant during Bacon's Rebellion?
38. How did Governor Berkeley respond to the rebellion?
39. What geographic factor increased tensions between settlers and Native Americans in Virginia?
40. Which statement best compares Bacon's Rebellion and the Glorious Revolution?
41. Who opposed Bacon's Rebellion?
42. What was the impact of Bacon's death on the rebellion?
43. True or False: The Virginia government treated all settlers equally regardless of class.
44. Which factor contributed to the increase in strict slave codes after Bacon's Rebellion?
45. What action did the Virginia Assembly take in response to the rebellion?
46. Who were considered the indentured servants in the context of Bacon's Rebellion?
47. Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1676 imposed additional taxes on tobacco, contributing to discontent.
48. Fill in the blank: The aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion prompted colonial officials to focus on __________ to prevent unrest.
49. When did Bacon's Rebellion officially end?
50. Bacon's Rebellion highlighted tensions between which two groups?
51. Why did Bacon's followers feel betrayed by Governor Berkeley?
52. How did the tactics of Bacon and Berkeley differ?
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