Who led a rebellion in Virginia in the 1670s against the colonial government?

The correct response identifies Bacon as the leader of a rebellion in Virginia during the 1670s. This uprising is historically known as Bacon's Rebellion, named after Nathaniel Bacon, who organized the revolt against Governor William Berkeley's administration. The rebellion stemmed from the frustrations of frontier settlers regarding issues such as the government’s failure to protect them from Native American attacks and perceived favoritism towards the wealthier planters in the Tidewater region.

Bacon's Rebellion was significant not only for its immediate effects—leading to assaults on Native American tribes and the burning of Jamestown—but also for its long-term implications. It highlighted the growing discontent among colonists, particularly those in the backcountry, and showcased the tensions between different social and economic classes within the colony. The rebellion ultimately resulted in changes in colonial policies, including a shift towards a harder stance against Indigenous peoples and more entrenched forms of social hierarchy and land ownership.

The other individuals mentioned do not relate directly to the rebellion. John Rolfe was known for successfully cultivating tobacco and for his marriage to Pocahontas, which helped establish a relationship between the colonists and Native Americans. John Smith was a leader of the Jamestown colony earlier in the 1600s but was not