Asked by Jacky Aguilar on Apr 29, 2024

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What happened in the aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion?

A) Most Virginia landowners freed their indentured servants.
B) The Doegs and the Susquehannocks were forcibly removed from the Virginia Tidewater.
C) Nathaniel Bacon was elected governor of Virginia.
D) Territory previously reserved for the Indians was opened to white settlement.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government in Virginia, reflecting the social tensions between frontier settlers and the colonial elite.

Virginia Landowners

Individuals or entities that hold ownership rights over land in the state of Virginia, historically significant for their role in agricultural production, especially tobacco, and political leadership in early U.S. history.

  • Evaluate the contributing elements for conflicts and uprisings during the colonial era.
  • Investigate the outcomes of certain conflicts and rebellions within colonial societies.
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ASHOK DUMARUMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion, Virginia leaders decided to appease discontented colonists by pushing further west into Native American territory. This led to the opening up of previously reserved Indian land for white settlement.