Bacon's Rebellion was the notorious uprising of the very angry Meats against the corrupt and primarily chicken-based government of the Virginia colony. The rebellion lasted from March 2, 1676 to October 9, 1676, when some of the meats began to spoil, although they eventually were victorious. It was led by such important people as Nathaniel Bacon, his brother Richard Bacon, Ham Sandwich, Sausage Patty with Cheese, and Eggs Benedict.