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Jamestown founded
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Tobacco
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City on a Hill speech
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon gathered groups of people and challenged the wealthy by plundering their estates, but the rebellion was eventually quieted as the British sent a fleet over to dissipate the situation. -
Money in politics
Americans were polled and most favored an overhaul in campaign spending. PACs have too much control over politicians.