Question

Why did Bacon’s Rebellion collapse?

Answer 1

After a sharp skirmish Bacon recaptured the capital (Berkeley again took flight) but, fearing that he could not hold it against attack, set fire to the town. Bacon now controlled the colony, but he died suddenly (Oct., 1676), and without his leadership the rebellion collapsed

Answer 2

After a sharp skirmish bacon recaptured the capital (Berkeley again took flight ) but, fearing that he could not hold it against attack , set fire to the town. bacon how controlled the colony, but he died suddenly (oct,1676) and without his leadership the rebellion collapsed