Nat Turner
The abolitionist leader of the Southampton insurrection
The Very Beginning of the Southampton Insurrection
Nat Turner was born into slavery on October 2nd,1800, in Southampton, Virginia. As a child Nat Turners master allowed him to be taught reading,writing, and religion. He was also sold more than three times as a child but was finally Hire out to John Travis.
Nat Turner as an Abolitionist
Nat Turner was against slavery because he had witnessed as a slave how terrible and cruel it was to the slaves. He lead a rebellion in Southampton,Virginia called the Southampton insurrection, were more than 60 enslaved or free African Americans attacked and killed more than 50 people. He also hated slavery because he was a religion man and believed that slavery was wrong
Nat Turner Turned Away Slavery
Nat Turner Card
This is Nat Turner as a card with the attacks of an ax which was a weapon Nat Turner probably used. He also has the attack brave because he was very brave to start a rebellion.
Nat Turner being captured
This is Nat Turner being captured by probably one of the people hired to catch him.
Nat Turner and the rebellion
This picture is Nat Turner during the rebellion killing the 50 something people during it. The caption says "HORRID MASSACRE IN VIRGINIA."
Nat Turner Didn't Not Do the Right Thing
Nat Turner's Accomplishments
Nat Turners work as a slave was to help end or weaken slavery. Sadly though after the rebellion when he went into hiding he was caught and executed.