Asked by Ronald Antenor on May 16, 2024
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As a result of Bacon's Rebellion,
A) Governor Berkeley gained enormous respect from Charles II for the way he handled the situation.
B) the threat of Indian attacks was diminished.
C) white supremacy tactics temporarily lost ground.
D) there was a decrease in the numbers of African slaves purchased due to fear of black population growth.
Bacon's Rebellion
A 1676 armed rebellion in the Virginia Colony against colonial Governor William Berkeley's administration, due to grievances over land policies, taxation, and favoritism.
Governor Berkeley
A Colonial governor of Virginia, known for his role in Bacon's Rebellion and his policies towards Native Americans and the fur trade.
White Supremacy
The belief in the superiority of white people and the societal structures that support this ideology.
- Assess the political and social ramifications of conflicts such as Bacon's Rebellion and King Philip's War on colonial and indigenous societies.
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Maythe CarmonaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Bacon's Rebellion led to a temporary reduction in the threat of Indian attacks because the rebellion was partly initiated due to dissatisfaction with how the colonial government handled the threat of Native American attacks on frontier settlements.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the political and social ramifications of conflicts such as Bacon's Rebellion and King Philip's War on colonial and indigenous societies.