Bacons Rebellion Led by Nathaniel Bacon indentured servants

Bacon’s Rebellion Led by Nathaniel Bacon, indentured servants were angry over the lack of protection from Indians, the lack of women and the disenfranchisement of former indentured servants. It fell apart with Bacon’s death. Stono’s Rebellion/Cato’s Conspiracy Slaves attempted to escape to the Spanish colony of Florida where they had been promised freedom. They were stopped by colonists. Leisler’s Rebellion Jacob Leisler seized New York after the Glorious Revolution and ruled for a time. It reflected colonial resentment of the deposed King James II. Leisler was eventually arrested and executed. New York Slave Rebellion of 1712 Small slave rebellion. The result led to strict laws regarding black behavior. Blacks could no longer meet in groups larger than three, carry firearms or gamble. Paxton Boys Scots Irish frontiersmen were upset about what they believed to be favorable treatment of Indians. They formed a vigilante group and killed almost an entire tribe. Denmark Vessey Rebellion A former slave who purchased his freedom led a rebellion that resulted in the death of 35 conspirators, including Vessey. This led to the creation of pre Civil War black codes, which encouraged free blacks to move to the North. Whiskey Rebellion Farmers were upset about Hamilton’s excise tax. Washington called up the new military and the rebellion dispersed. This showed the new government's willingness to use force to keep peace. Nat Turner’s Rebellion Led by slave Nat Turner, resulted in the death of 60 whites. This led to fear in the Southern White community and the passage of a number of laws including the presence of whites at black church services and the restriction of black education. Coxey’s Army Unemployed workers marched on D. C in 1894 to protest job los caused by the Panic of 1893. John Brown’s Raid/Harper’s Ferry John Brown, famous for his actions during Bleeding Kansas, led a small group of slaves to capture a munitions center in Harper’s Ferry. He was captured, executed and became a martyr in the eyes of the North. Bonus Army Also called the Bonus Expeditionary Force. WWI vets marched on D. C. to ask for their pensions to be paid. They needed the money because of the Great Depression. It was broken up by the army.