Who Was Involved?

• Nat Turner, an enslaved African American preacher and leader of the rebellion.

• Enslaved people who joined the revolt, seeking freedom through violent resistance.

• Slave owners and white militia who suppressed the rebellion with brutal force.

What Happened?

• In 1831, Nat Turner, claiming divine inspiration, led a rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia.

• Turner and his followers killed at least 55 white people, including men, women, and children, before the rebellion was suppressed by local militias.

• Turner was captured, tried, and executed, but the rebellion led to widespread fear among slave owners, resulting in harsher laws and even more brutal control over enslaved people.

Where Did It Happen?

• Southampton County, Virginia.

When Did It Happen?

• August 21–23, 1831.

Why Is It Important?

• Nat Turner’s Rebellion showed the extreme lengths enslaved people might go to for freedom, symbolizing the deep resistance against slavery.

• The rebellion shocked the nation and led to severe repercussions for enslaved people, including tighter restrictions and increased fear of revolts.

• Turner’s legacy remains controversial but has become a symbol of resistance to oppression.