Advanced Placement US History (AP US History) Practice Exam

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What was the main reason for Bacon's Rebellion in colonial Virginia?

Opposition to British taxation
Discontent with the governor's policies
Disruption of trade routes
Conflict with Native American tribes

The correct answer is: Discontent with the governor's policies

Bacon's Rebellion primarily arose from discontent with the governor's policies, particularly those of Governor William Berkeley. Berkley’s administration was perceived as corrupt and favoring the wealthy planter class. Many frontier settlers were frustrated by the lack of support from the government in their struggles against Native American tribes, as Berkeley prioritized trade relations with the tribes over the safety of colonists living on the frontier. The rebellion reflected broader social and economic tensions in colonial Virginia, highlighting issues of class struggle, access to land, and governmental authority that contributed to the uprising led by Nathaniel Bacon. This discontent was compounded by resentment towards strict regulations that limited westward expansion and the inability of the government to protect settlers from Native American attacks, ultimately sparking the uprising.