:For other uses, see Rebel (disambiguation) and Rebellion (disambiguation). Rebellion is a refusal of obedience.It may therefore be seen as encompassing a range of behaviours from civil disobedience and mass nonviolent resistance, to violent and organized attempts to destroy an established authority such as the government. Those who participate in rebellions are known as "rebels". Throughout history, many different groups that opposed their governments have been called rebels. In the United Stat… (More on Revolt)