Question

primary source analysis
read the excerpts from nathaniel bacons declaration of grievances against governor berkeley written in 1676 and answer the questions.
for having, upon specious pretences of public works, raised great unjust taxes upon the commonalty for the advancement of private favorites and other sinister ends, but no visible effects in any measure adequate; for having, during this long time of his government, in any measure advanced this hopeful colony either by fortifications, care, or trade.

1. what are bacons grievances shown in this excerpt? check all that apply.

unjust taxes
not fortifying the colony
adequate protection for the colony
not advancing trade
for having protected, favored, and emboldened the indians against his majestys loyal subjects, never contriving, requiring, or appointing any due or proper means of satisfaction for their many invasions, robberies, and murders committed upon us.

1. what does this excerpt imply about governor berkeleys interactions with native american people?

governor berkeley did not protect the native american people.
governor berkeley hated the native american people and invaded their lands.
governor berkeley protected and favored native american people over his own people.

1. how does this excerpt show bacons anger for berkeley and the native american people?

Explanation:

1. The text mentions "raised great unjust taxes", "not in any measure advanced this hopeful colony either by fortifications, etc", and "not advancing trade", so the grievances are unjust taxes, not fortifying the colony, and not advancing trade.
2. The text says "protected, favored, and emboldened the Indians against his Majesty's loyal subjects", implying Berkeley protected and favored Native - American people over his own people.
3. Words like "for having" followed by negative actions attributed to Berkeley show Bacon's anger.

Answer:

1. unjust taxes, not fortifying the colony, not advancing trade
2. Governor Berkeley protected and favored Native American people over his own people.
3. By listing negative actions of Berkeley such as protecting and favoring the Indians at the expense of his own people.