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The Birth of Nathaniel Turner
Nat turner was born in Virginia, to a slave woman Nancy turner. He took on his owner, Benjamin Turner's last name. -
Nat makes a choice
In 1821, after thirty days of hiding in the woods after running away Nat came back to his owner because he thought it was gods plan. -
The Visions
Nat turner has his first visions of conflict between whites and blacks in 1828. He took this as a sign from god to kill whites. -
Solar Eclipse
In February 1831 a solar eclipse occurred acting as a signal for Nathaniel to carry out his plans -
So it begins
Nat turner and his fellow slaves attack, killing their owners and several other whites in the county -
Casualties
The rebellion had caused the deaths of sixty whites including men, women, and children -
Rebellion is over
The white militia proceded to hunt down all those who had participated in the uprising. For two months Nathaniel hid in southampton county -
States response
As a punishment for these crimes the state executed hundreds of blacks suspected of involvement. They were beheaded and were placed on wooden stakes to strike fear -
Captured
Nat turner was eventually caught by a white farmer, Benjamin Phipps, found him in a hole. -
Legal issues
Thomas grey ( turners lawyer) visits Nat and writes his confession. Grey then goes on to publish a book called the confessions of Nat Turner. -
Trial
Nat Turner pleads not guilty to the charges if conspiring to rebel. He is sentenced to death by hanging -
Death
His sentence was carried out on November 11, 1831. His body was skinned and dismembered. Many other blacks met the same fate -
Effects
Even harsher laws were enacted as a result of this. The incident put fear in the hearts of southerners , ending the emancipation movement in the region. But others looked to him as a powerful and brave hero and inspired other enslaved africans
