1. Nat Turner
BY: PJ Bordenave

2. Early Life Born October 2, 1800 Southampton County, Virginia
Born on the Virginia Plantation of Benjamin Turner
Mother was named Nancy but knew nothing of his father
Sold 3 times in his child hood and was finally hired to John Travis in the 1820’s

3. So who was Nat turner?
A slave that was allowed to practice reading, writing and religion
Became a preacher and leader of African Slaves on Benjamin Turners plantation (Claimed he was chosen by God to lead them in rebellion)

4. Beginning of Rebellion
Believed that the Sun eclipse was a sign that a insurrection was time
Enrolled 4 more slaves to join him
A revolt was planned, discontinued and then rescheduled for August 21, 1831

5. Rebel
Turner and 6 others killed the Travis Family and were successfully able to obtain fire arms and horses
Enlisted 75 other slaves to part take in unorganized revolt
Murdered 51 white people

6. After Rebellion Turner hid nearby for 6 weeks until his discovery
Jerusalem, Virginia was his scheduled location for his hanging along with 16 of his followers. November 11, 1831

7. Results of rebellion Turners actions put fear in the Southerners
Ended emancipation movement in that region
Harsher slave laws
Increased the separation between slave holders and free-soilers (anti-slavery political party)

8. Works Cited Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
History.com Staff. "Nat Turner." History.com. A&E Television Networks, Web. 14 Sept