I. Bacon's Rebellion is often recounted as an important event in American history.
----- A. An event that is said to be a precursor to the Revolution War, and that brought about much needed change in the Virginia colonies.
----- B. But really, how effective was Bacon's Rebellion? Was it worth the many sacrifices that were made?

II. Bacon's rebellion was a rebellion of poor farmers and former indentured servants that took place in the Virginia colonies in 1676.
----- A. Nathaniel Bacon led political and physical attacks against the governor, William Berkeley, and the Native Americans
---------- 1. Rebelled against the Native Americans because they occasionally attacked and killed colonist.
---------- 2. Rebelled against the governor because of high taxes and the fact that the governor refused make any adequate attempts at stopping the Native American attacks.

III. Bacon's Rebellion was essentially a crusade of terrorism that resulted in the deaths of hundreds.

IV. What “they say” and what “I say.”
----- A. Perspectives on Bacon's animosity toward Native Americans
---------- 1. The Natives were a peaceful people that had no intention on harming the colonist
---------- 2. Bacon unreasonably and unjustifiably killed many innocent Natives
----- B. Contradicting perspectives on Bacon and the Native Americans
---------- 1. Natives were a violent people that needlessly attacked innocent colonist.
---------- 2. Bacon's violence against the Natives were necessary retribution for the Native attacks on colonist
----- C. My interpretation of Bacon and the Native Americans
----- D. Perspectives on Bacon's hostility toward governor Berkeley
---------- 1. Bacon unlawfully rebelled against the governor
---------- 2. The governor was a good man
---------- 3. The governor was corrupt and Bacon did the right thing
----- E. My interpretation of Bacon and the governor

V. Discussion
----- A. What I've learned
----- B. Credibility
----- C. Effects, implications, and consequences

VI. Conclusion
----- A. Restate the argument and evidence for argument.

VII. Works Cited/References
----- A. Forty-seven document packet
----- B. Bacon's Declaration
----- C. “Whether They Be Friends Or Foes” by Michael J. Puglisi