Nat Turner
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Background Information
- Nat turner was born Oct. 2nd 1800
- Turner was born into slavery it is believed that his father escaped when he was just a boy.
- Turner stayed connected with his maternal and paternal grandparents.
- It is believed that turner had a wife but they were owned by two different masters so her identity is unknown
Nat Turners Rebllion
Turner's rebellion took place in Southhampton,Virginia. Turner and a group of 53 African American's went on what is considered a massacre killing over 55 white southerner's. The rebellion was initiated with the killing of his slave owner and their family.
Born into slavery
Turner was born into slavery and became the property of Benjamin Turner. Nat Turners biological name was not documented only the name given to him by his owner.
The Eclipse
Growing up it was believed that turner would be a "Prophet". Turner stated that he received signs from the lord. ‘Seek ye the kingdom of Heaven and all things shall be added unto you.’” turner then began to wait on a sign to initiate his rebellion, a sun eclipse in February 1831 was all he needed.
Movements success?
Significance
Turners Rebellion was considered to be the bloodiest of them all. Fear was spread throughout the south. It is said that Nat Turners rebellion ignited the Civil War. "Confessions of Nat Turner" was published by a lawyer after Turners Captured where he revealed why he started the movement that changed Virginia. Turner surrendered peacefully when discovered by a hunter accidently. Turners Rebellion changed the mindset of slaves and made them conform as one.
Final Judgement.
Nat Turner was sentenced to death for the rebellion he started in Virginia. Turner described his mission in his confession by stating the following the "Holy Ghost had revealed itself to me, and made plain the miracles it had shown me—For as the blood of Christ had been shed on this earth, and had ascended to heaven for the salvation of sinners" Turners rebellion showed the unity that came about through religion. Turner believed judgment was ahead so he had to take action. Over 13 slaves died that day along with turner for their participation in the rebellion
Nat Turner's Rebellion
A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, 1963