Which was true of Bacon's rebellion?

a. Slaves rose up as one to kill the governor and burn the capitol Jamestown to the ground.

b. The rebels were crushed at key battles by Native American allies of the governor.

c. The rebellion was composed nearly entirely of recently arrived English immigrants.

d. The rebellion was a reaction against corruption and favoritism displayed by the governor.

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Mina Zimmerman

18 April, 03:28

Which was true of Bacon's rebellion?

a. Slaves rose up as one to kill the governor and burn the capitol Jamestown to the ground.

b. The rebels were crushed at key battles by Native American allies of the governor.

c. The rebellion was composed nearly entirely of recently arrived English immigrants.

d. The rebellion was a reaction against corruption and favoritism displayed by the governor.

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Draven · Answer 1

a. Slaves rose up as one to kill the governor and burn the capitol Jamestown to the ground.

Explanation:

In Bacon's rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon took place in 1676-1677. They rose to kill the governor William Berkeley. They chased Berkeley from Jamestown, Virginia and also torched the town. The cause of rebellion was Berkeley's refusal to retaliate for the attacks of Native Americans.