Nathaniel "Nat" Turner (October 2, 1800 – November 11, 1831) was an American Slave. He was only 31 years old, when he died. Nat's mother and grandmother, had been brought to America from Africa, to been slaves.
When Nat was a child he’s dad ran away so he wouldn’t be a slave. He always had that word "freedom" in he’s head because he’s dad had run away. Nat was religious, and thought on the goods things in life, although it was a hard life. In 1821 Nat ran away but came back after a month, for religious reasons.
Nat was owned of Benjamin Turner, there was a plantation owner. In 1831 Turner was sold to Joseph Travis. Nat was afraid of a slave master could sell them, and take them away from their family and friends.
But that Nat was most known for, was he’s slave rebellion. In February 1831, an eclipse of the sun convinced Turner that this was a supernatural sign from God to start an insurrection. However, it wasn't until August 21st that Turner and about seven other slaves killed Travis and his family to launch his rebellion. In all, about 50 whites were killed. Turner had hoped his action, would cause a massive slave uprising. But only 75 joined his rebellion. Over 3,000 members of the state militia were sent to deal with Turner's gang, and they were soon defeated. In retaliation, more than a hundred innocent slaves were killed. Turner went into hiding, but was captured six weeks later. Nat Turner was executed on 11th November 1831.
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