Final answer:
Nathaniel Bacon disregarded the Governor's direct orders and formed a rebellion against Governor William Berkeley in 1676. This event, known as Bacon's Rebellion, was a significant uprising in Virginia's history, influenced by disputes over the colony's Indian policy and broader socio-political tensions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is History, particularly an event known as Bacon's Rebellion which occurred in 1676. Nathaniel Bacon disregarded the direct orders of Governor William Berkeley, a situation that escalated tensions and resulted in Bacon leading a significant uprising. The correct answer to the question is (c) And forms a rebellion.
Bacon's dispute with Governor Berkeley arose over differences in the colony's Indian policy and was fueled by broader political and economic tensions within Virginia. Bacon sought more power and took up the cause of the smaller planters who felt overlooked by Berkeley's policies. His actions against the Governor resulted in his expulsion from the governor's council and ultimately led to a civil war in Virginia.
The rebellion climaxed when Bacon and his followers surrounded the statehouse, leading to a standoff with Governor Berkeley. Despite being labeled a traitor and initially ousted from political office, Bacon's supporters elected him to the House of Burgesses, and he managed to gain a commission and a pardon from the fearful burgesses and Berkeley, who then fled the capital. Unfortunately for Bacon, while he was able to push back against Berkeley initially, he died of dysentery, and by January 1677, Berkeley had reestablished control over the colony.