What the hell does Bacon's Rebellion have to do with Slavery in the Colonies?
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In this episode, host John Miller breaks down the origins and ramifications of Bacon's Rebellion in colonial Virginia in the late 17th century. John explains how Bacon's Rebellion impacted slavery in the colonies from the late 1600s into the mid 1700s and how the expansion of slavery impacted the colonies. Additionally, John talks about Salutary Neglect, what brought it about and how it affected the colonies as they developed a unique American identity.
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