Title: Competency Assessment: (CU1 M2) Bacon's Rebellion
Course: SkillsCom HST 201 14.2 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 2

Read articles on the following:

- Bacon’s Declaration in the Name of the People 30 July 1676
- Governor William Berkley on Bacon’s Rebellion 19 May 1676

While reading the articles, keep the following questions in mind:

- Where do Bacon and Berkeley claim their authority?
- What grievances do they present against each other?
- What arguments do they present for themselves?
- What feelings do each of them have in regards to the Native Americans?

Choose the side you feel is more justified, either Bacon or Berkeley, and then write a few paragraphs attempting to persuade a member of the opposite side to defect. Provide at least three arguments supporting your chosen side and two points refuting arguments that would be used against your side. Your arguments should be based in the primary documents you read and what you learned in the Reading for this Module.