hypothesis/thesis

I.Both William Berkely and Nathaniel Bacon incited the violent event known as Bacon's Rebellion. Notes on why I think this, but not using direct evidence other than one or two quotes.

II. I will mention that Bacon was kicked out of Cambridge, because of fraud charges. Berkely refused to allow a new election of government officials. Use a quote from the book or from the 47 documents to support my idea that these were both dangerous individuals.

III. Bacon started the rebellion by forming an "extra-legal army of 500 men" (from Puglisi). Attacking the Natives without a military commission. Opinion on his motives, such as the "Grandees" elitism, natives attacking.

IV.This may not have turned out to be a rebellion against Virginia, had Berkely not called Bacon a traitor. Opinion on his lack of leadership capabilities. Refusal to help the people of Virginia with the Native Americans, instead making them build less than useful forts (47 documents).

V. The fallout of these poor actions. Farms being pillaged by both sides, and William Berkely calling for a re-election where Bacon took the seat of governor. Bacon's Laws (use info. from the book). Bacon leaving power to go attack Indians. Use info. from the Investigations in the 47 documents.

VI. Bacon dying and then some 1300 English troops arriving to support Berkely. Bacon's rebellion over. Berkely hanging many of Bacon's supporters. Royal investigation called for more direct control from England.

VII. Conclusion. Restate thesis, and use some evidence to support it from the body.