Thesis: The Indians (Natives) were the true victims of Bacon's Rebellion.

I.The colonists were disrespectful and closed-minded towards the Natives way of life.

    A. They tried to convert them to their own religion and customs. [Note: I'm not sure if the English actually did this, or if this was only the Spanish, so I will find do research and see if I find quotes to support this.]

    B. They insulted the Natives for the way they were.

        a., b., etc. Quotes

II.The colonists were cruel to the Natives, because they did not treat them as equal human beings.

    A. The colonists encroached on the Natives land, thinking that they could claim it, although they were not there before the Natives.

        a., b., etc. Quote(s)

    B. The colonists were unnecessarily violent towards the Natives.

        a., b., etc. Find a few QUOTES on different occasions of this.

III. The Natives only fought to defend themselves, not to terrorize the colonists.
    A. Occasions where the Natives used violence to defend themselves against the colonists.

    B. Opposing view of people who claim that the Natives have wronged them without reason.