Why Was Nathaniel Bacon Enraged by Governor Sir William Berkeley

question 87

Multiple Choice

Why was Nathaniel Bacon enraged by Governor Sir William Berkeley?

• A) Berkeley represented the common man in Virginia, especially small farmers.
• B) Berkeley opposed the economic dominance and political influence of the large planters.
• C) Berkeley led a revolt of the poor against the well connected and wealthy.
• D) Berkeley ran against Bacon for the office of governor of Maryland.
• E) Berkeley refused to punish the Native Americans for raiding white settlements.

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