Who was Nat Turner?
Q: Who was Nat Turner?
A: Nat Turner was an American slave and Christian preacher who believed God gave him visions.
Q: How old was Nat Turner when he escaped from his master?
A: Nat Turner was 21 years old when he escaped from his master Samuel Turner.
Q: What did the vision tell Nat to do?
A: The vision told Nat to "return" and plan a slave rebellion.
Q: When did the rebellion take place?
A: The rebellion took place in Southampton County, Virginia on August 21, 1831.
Q: How many people were involved in the rebellion?
A: Seventy black people were involved in the rebellion; some of them were free and others were slaves.
Q: How long did the violent rebellion last?
A: The violent rebellion lasted two days until soldiers finally ended it.
Q: What happened as a result of the rebellion?
A: As a result of the rebellion, at least 55 white people were killed, 200 black people were killed by groups of white people, new laws were made in Virginia prohibiting bringing black people together to teach them how to read and write, and many slaves as far away as North Carolina were tried and executed for being connected with the revolt.
