Nathaniel Bacon's manifesto gains support for rebellion in Virginia

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British colonists in Virginia rebel against the Governor, William Berkeley, who has been attempting to conciliate the Native Americans. Nathaniel Bacon produces a manifesto, 'Declaration of the People of Virginia', which helps to fuel the rebellion.

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16636 Nathaniel Bacon's manifesto gains support for rebellion in Virginia 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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