Nat Turner

General facts Nat Turner was born into slavery He was around 5 ft 7 inches Born 1799 Died November, 11 1831 at the age of 31 He was very religious since he was young and had “visions” He ran away once but returned a month later because he had a vision

Rebellion Turner started a rebellion on August 21, 1831 The rebellion ended with about 56 white deaths and about 55 black deaths Turner’s rebellion had the most deaths in an uprising before the civil war A group of slaves went house to house killing the white people and freeing the slaves In total the rebellion included about 70 slaves

Rebellion cont. It lasted about 48 hours 16 people including Nat Turner were caught and hanged After the uprising military troops were sent into the area and killed up to 200 slaves to make sure there would not be another uprising.

Famous Quote “And my father and mother strengthened me in this my first impression, saying in my presence, I was intended for some great purpose, which they had always thought from certain marks on my head and breast.”

Famous Quote “And about this time I had a vision – and I saw white spirits and black spirits engaged in battle, and the sun was darkened – the thunder rolled in the Heavens, and blood flowed in streams… And on the appearance of the sign, I should arise and prepare myself, and slay my enemies with their own weapons.”

Central Historical Question What kind of person was Nat Turner? Was he a hero or a madman?