Tensions in Colonial society;King Philip's War and the Bacon Rebellion.

Throughout the late 1600's tensions arose from many different groups of people. While some colonists were fighting to keep their land, others were fighting for their own rights and personal freedoms. Conflict arose between the native Americans and the colonists during Bacon’s rebellion and King Philip’s War.
Tensions in the colony were so great that revolts were necessary and often occurred. In 1676 Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt in colonial Virginia. Sir William Berkeley, the governor of Virginia, failed to defend the frontier against attacks by Native Americans. The revolt was precipitated by problems such high taxes, low prices for tobacco, and resentment against special privileges given to those that were close to the governor. Bacon commanded two unauthorized but successful expeditions against the tribes and was then elected to the new house of burgesses. Not only was there conflict between the tribes and colonists, but as well between Bacon and Berkeley. Wh...