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Why did Sir William Berkeley label Bacon and his supporters as rebels?

Bacon engaged in warfare with no proper consent from the governor, Sir Thomas Berkeley.
Bacon engaged in warfare with no proper consent from the governor, Sir Thomas Gage.
Bacon engaged in warfare with proper consent from the governor, Sir William Berkeley.
Bacon engaged in warfare with no proper consent from the governor, Sir William Berkeley.

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U.S. History A10 (6/20)

Nathaniel Bacon organized a rebellion against the government of Virginia. Sir William Berkeley labeled Nathaniel Bacon and his supporters as rebels and sent the militia after Nathaniel Bacon and his supporters.

Why did Sir William Berkeley label Bacon and his supporters as rebels?

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