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Why did Bacon’s Rebellion collapse?

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The Virginia governor declared Bacon and his men rebels.
The Virginia governor declared Bacon and his men rebels.

Bacon was defeated at Jamestown.
Bacon was defeated at Jamestown.

Its leader, Nathaniel Bacon, became sick and died.
Its leader, Nathaniel Bacon, became sick and died.

The English stopped consuming tobacco.
The English stopped consuming tobacco.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Its leader, Nathaniel Bacon, became sick and died.

Bacon's Rebellion collapsed largely due to the death of Nathaniel Bacon from illness, which left the rebellion without strong leadership.