Cooke's Rebellion was a conflict that took place in 1676 in the Virginia Colony. It was led by Nathaniel Bacon, who opposed the colonial government's policies regarding Native American relations and land expansion. Bacon and his followers, frustrated by the lack of protection from Native American attacks, took matters into their own hands, leading to violent confrontations. The rebellion escalated when Bacon and his supporters attacked both Native American tribes and the colonial capital of Jamestown. The conflict highlighted tensions between the wealthy planters and poorer settlers, ultimately leading to a crackdown on dissent and changes in colonial governance after Bacon's death.