Lecture 19: Bacon's Rebellion and Early Class Tensions
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Ignite the fuse of rebellion in this episode as we dive into Bacon’s Rebellion of 1676, a fiery uprising that shook colonial Virginia. Explore how Nathaniel Bacon’s ragtag army of indentured servants, enslaved Africans, and frontier settlers challenged the elite, exposing deep class tensions and resentment over Native policies. Uncover the chaos, alliances, and consequences that reshaped colonial society and hardened racial divides. Join us for a thrilling tale of defiance, power, and the simmering unrest of early America!
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