Nat Turner (1800 – 1831) “Ol’ Prophet Nat” Born on VA plantation Master allowed him education Sold to Travis family sometime in 1820s Believed he was.

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Nat Turner (1800 – 1831) “Ol’ Prophet Nat” Born on VA plantation Master allowed him education Sold to Travis family sometime in 1820s Believed he was prophet of God, chosen to end slavery Led revolt with other slaves – killed Travis family + 51 others Revolt stopped by militia Apprehended and executed

The Rebellion Turner saw “signs” of God’s favor – blood on crops, vision of serpent Saw eclipse of sun, believed it was God’s blessing to revolt Killed entire Travis family, took weapons + supplies Recruits 40 other slaves in attack on Jerusalem (present day Southampton County in VA) Revolt stopped by militia, slaves scatter

The Aftermath Revolt stopped by militia Turner hid for 6 weeks, then apprehended Hanged + skinned along with 16 others Caused rules for slaves to be stricter Many innocent slaves also executed Cited as most successful slave revolt

Influence on Major Societal Movements Transcendentalism - belief in individual in worship, prophets + spiritualism -Nat Turner as prophet of slave freedom, channel of God’s will Abolitionist Movement – removal of slavery institution -Nat Turner regarded as hero, increased anti-slavery movement in Virginia

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