1. The South & Nat Turner

2. King Cotton Natives pushed out = land for growing cotton.
Greatly in demand from England & the North
Slave trade and plantations grew greatly.
Mostly in the deep south
Left the South dependent on agriculture

3. Southern Farms Most of the population had small farms
Not wealthy men; very self-sufficient
Large Plantations – biggest money makers
12% of plantation owners held over 50% of the slaves in the South.
About half of farms had 5 or less slaves

4. Life in Slavery
Most worked in fields, some lucky to work in the homes or have a trade skill.
Started field work at 1o years old.
Worked long days – owners wanted to keep slaves as busy as possible.
Ate mostly cornmeal, pork fat, molasses and whatever they grew.

6. Nat Turner Religion leader among slaves.
Taught himself to read and write.
1831 – led 50 men on a violent rebellion in Virginia.
Killed over 55 white people.
Later hanged as his punishment.
Led to greater slave codes.

7. Other Resistance Working slowly Faking sick Breaking tools
Setting buildings on fire