Beginning with a "Declaration of the People," it eventually resulted in the hanging of 23 participants after attacks against friendly Native American tribes, the burning of Jamestown, and the death of its leader from body lice, much to the relief of Governor William Berkeley.
This conflict arose in part from an attack on the plantation of Thomas Mathews, and its primary antagonists were cousins. It was organized in response to resolutions passed by the Long Assembly, which was later accused of corruption. Beginning with a "Declaration of the People," it eventually resulted in the hanging of 23 participants after attacks against friendly Native American tribes, the burning of Jamestown, and the death of its leader from body lice, much to the relief of Governor William Berkeley. For ten points, identify this 1676 revolt in colonial Virginia, named for the guy who led it.
This conflict arose in part from an attack on the plantation of Thomas Mathews, and its primary antagonists were cousins.
{Bacon}’s Rebellion