Nat Turner's Rebellion On The African-American Revolution

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Nat Turner, an African-American slave during 1800s, was the leader of the bloodiest pre-civil war slave rebel. This uprising sparked a lot of fear, controversy, and anger amongst the people of the south. The insurrection not only led to the murder of over 55 members from different white families (including women and children) in South Hampton but also resulted in deaths of over a 100 slaves. Through Nat Turner’s Confessions, we learn that he credits his success in orchestrating the revolt to two reasons: his ability to read and write that gained his trust and confidence from other slaves and the gatherings with Harry, Hark, Nelson, Sam and other slaves which helped him to organize a plan for the rebellion. Viewing these confessions, Virginian slaveowners would probably take steps to stop education for African American slaves to restrict them from gaining more knowledge about the revolutions for freedom from other parts of the world. Moreover, Virginian slaveowners would restrain slaves from having gatherings as they could result in another bloodier insurrection. …show more content…
Firstly, Nat Turner’s rebellion was the third major rebellion in Virginia between 1800 and 1831 preceded by Gabriel Prosser. Moreover, every uprising was more violent and bloodier than the last one. Lastly, Turner’s outburst was an eye-opener to several slave owners who realized that the slaves weren’t happy with their condition and were willing to give up their lives for liberty readily. Thus, some Virginians considered abolishing slavery to prevent another rebellion (probably more violent and bigger than Turner’s revolt) fueled with the feeling of revenge and attaining liberty and equality status with the hefty

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