A Guide to Primary Resources for U.S. History : Robert Beverly's Account of Bacon's Rebellion University of Kansas Electronic Library Robert Beverly, described as "one of Virginia's earliest historians," explains the reasons for Bacon's Rebellion and provides a brief account of the events. What makes a leader? Read and discuss Bacon's effectiveness. Compare Bacon and Berkley's leadership. Did they possess different qualities than leaders today? In small groups find evidence to support each given cause (one per group). Report to the class, and then discuss which had the most effect and why. Compare the causes of the rebellion to those of the American Revolution? Was the rebellion a possible foreshadow of the Colonists' revolts against England?

Robert Beverly's Account of Bacon's Rebellion
East Tennessee State University: Department of History

Description: Robert Beverly, described as "one of Virginia's earliest historians," explains the reasons for Bacon's Rebellion and provides a brief account of the events.

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What makes a leader? Read and discuss Bacon's effectiveness. Compare Bacon and Berkley's leadership. Did they possess different qualities than leaders today?

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In small groups find evidence to support each given cause (one per group). Report to the class, and then discuss which had the most effect and why.
Compare the causes of the rebellion to those of the American Revolution? Was the rebellion a possible foreshadow of the Colonists' revolts against England?