The 1676 uprising refers to Bacon's Rebellion, which took place in the Virginia Colony. Key factors included colonial grievances against Governor William Berkeley's administration, particularly his refusal to allow frontier settlers to expand into Native American lands. Economic disparities, high taxes, and the desire for land among poorer settlers also fueled discontent, leading to a violent revolt against the colonial government. The rebellion highlighted tensions between different social classes and the challenges of governance in the rapidly expanding colony.
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