Which rebellion involved backcountry settlers in North Carolina between 1768 and 1771?

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The Regulator Movement involved backcountry settlers in North Carolina between 1768 and 1771 and is characterized by the settlers' frustrations with colonial authorities, particularly regarding issues of taxation, land disputes, and a lack of proper representation. The settlers, primarily from the western regions of the colony, felt neglected and maltreated by the eastern government, which led them to organize protests against perceived corruption and abuse of power.

This movement culminated in confrontations with colonial militia forces, and while it did not achieve its immediate goals, it highlighted the growing tension between backcountry settlers and the established colonial government. The Regulator Movement is significant as it reflected broader colonial resistance that would eventually contribute to the American Revolutionary spirit.

In contrast, Bacon's Rebellion occurred in Virginia in 1676 and was led by Nathaniel Bacon against Governor William Berkeley's administration over protection from Native American attacks. The Paxton Boys were vigilantes in Pennsylvania responding to issues with Native American tribes in the 1760s. The New York Slave Revolt, which took place in 1712, was an uprising by enslaved Africans in New York City against their conditions. Each of these events occurred in different contexts and locations, emphasizing the uniqueness of the Regulator Movement in North