America: a Narrative History by Tindall and Shi notes Chapter 3
Persons of Mean and Vile Condition Bacon?s Rebellion Began with a conflict over how to deal with the Indians Poorer whites were pushed to settle at the frontier, closer to the Indians This provided a buffer between elite whites and Indians Poorer whites wanted to get rid of the Indians The relationship between the Indians and the settlers was not good The situation was not being handled well so a rebellion ensued Among those following Nathaniel Bacon, were blacks II. Treatment of lower classes Those who got caught begging could be whipped and sent out of the country in England Many poorer people flocked to America in hope of better living conditions The only way they could be able to afford transport to America was to sell themselves out as indentured servants