Bacon's rebellion was the consequence of all of the following except
a. the frustration of a growing number of people who had little chance of gaining
title to land.
b. growing sentiment for colonial independence from england.
c. resentment against the royal governor's indian policies.
d. higher taxes and falling tobacco prices.

Merchant families that ruled Italian city-states established: B. their own armies.

In the Renaissance epoch, Italy was formed by many city-states with powerful people as the rulers. They were in conflict with each other quite often. That is why these cities had their own armies to protect their merchant, their political interests and their cultural influence in the region.