Nat turner, 18001831, american slave, leader of the southampton insurrection 1831, b. Specifically, it will analyze the historical value of the book, and analyze the authors assessment that his nat turners rebellion illustrates a profound truth oates ix. Nathanial nat turner 18001831 was a black american slave who led the only effective, sustained slave rebellion august 1831 in u. That is at least 250 instances in which slaves fought against and risked and often lost their lives for their freedom. Tells the true story of the 1831 virginia slave rebellion led by slave nat turner, who believed he was a prophet. The turner rebellion is usually given as the reason for the marked increase in. Nat turner s rebellion, also referred to as the southampton insurrection, was a slave revolt led by their religious leader, nat turner, that started on august 21, 1831 and was quashed within 48 hours. Nat turner s name rings through american history with a force all its own. Nat turner used his spotless reputation among whites and religious influence over black slaves to cleverly plan a slave rebellion in 1831. Nat turner s rebellion also known as the southampton insurrection was a slave rebellion that took place in southampton county, virginia, in august 1831, led by nat turner. Southern slave uprisings were so few and so small because of the absolute certainty that they would be brutally repressed. During a twoday rampage, more than 50 whites were killed, mostly by being stabbed or hacked to dea.
Nat turners slave rebellion graphic history by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From the moment of the rebellion he led in 1831 that killed almost 60 whites, terrorized southampton county, va, and shook slaveholders everywhere, to the many evocations of him and his bloody course. Nat turner s slave rebellion graphic history by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the book dvd in 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in virginia that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their familiesas. The book the fires of jubilee gives a clear idea about nat turners rebellion and how he was known as the leader of one of the bloodiest slave revolts in america. Jan 15, 2018 buy the book dvd in 1831, nat turner led a slave rebellion in virginia that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their familiesas. The impact of nat turner s rebellion still felt today. T he 1831 slave rebellion that is the inspiration for the new movie the birth of a nation is commonly known as nat turners rebellion, after the enslaved man played by controversial filmmaker. Countless attempts at freedom by slaves were not successful due to a lack of precision and planning that nat turners rebellion possessed. Quarstein weaves nat turner s own confession, court records, newspa per accounts, official papers, and his decadelong work with the southampton county historical society into a fresh portrayal of the causes and aftermath of the uprising.
In august 1831, one of americas largest slave uprisings strikes fear in the south and prompts some to call for an end to the institution of slavery. The story of nat turner and his slave rebellion which began on august 21, 1831 is known among school children and adults. One of the largest and most violent revolts in the history of the young nation, the rebellion took the lives of some sixty white men, women, and children. Why nat turner and the southampton rebels killed children. In the summer of 1831, a band of some forty slaves led. Nat turner and the forgotten women who resisted slavery. Contains detailed information about the rebellion, links to nat turners confession, details on how nat turner was discovered, text of richmond enquires article on nat turners rebellion, and a teachers guide. Nat turner was the leader of a violent slave rebellion in southampton county, virginia, in 1831. Beyond that, he is famous for being wellnigh unknowable. Nat turner a slave rebellion in history and memory. In august 1831, nat turner, a 31yearold slave claiming divine inspiration, led a band of rebels in the murder of some 60 white men, women and children in southampton county, virginia. A charismatic leader, turner gathered about 75 slaves to his cause. Nat turners rebellion was one of the few slave revolts that took place during the early 1800s.
Summary and definition of nat turner s rebellion definition and summary. Descendants disagree about 1831 slave revolt cbs news. The political culture of american slavery and honor and slavery. Nat turners slave rebellion by aptheker, herbert ebook. A slave rebellion in history and memory, kenneth s. Nat turner is known to history as a thirtyyearold virginia slave who led a bloody rebellion that resulted in the death of fiftyfive whites, mostly women and children. It was in august of 1831 that nat turner led a rebellion of virginia slaves that left dozens of people dead, including small children. Nov 07, 2019 nat turner was the leader of a violent slave rebellion in southampton county, virginia, in 1831. Greenberg gathers twelve distinguished scholars to offer provocative new insight into the man, his rebellion, and his time, and his place in history. Nat turner was born on october 2, 1800, in southampton county, virginia, the week before gabriel was hanged. Nat turners rebellion was a slave rebellion that took place in southampton county, virginia. Nat turners insurrection 154 years ago, the atlantic published an account of a virginia slave revolt that would become one of the bloodiest in american history. Nat turners rebellion came at a crucial time, more than 20 years after the closing of the transatlantic slave trade in 1808, which heightened debates around both the morality and.
The impact of nat turners rebellion still felt today. Descendants on opposite sides of nat turner s slave rebellion are united by a love of history but disagree about turner. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nat turner. In 1831 virginia, nat turner led a band of southampton county slaves in a rebellion that killed fiftyfive whites, mostly women and children. Nat turner and the bloodiest slave rebellion in american. Charles barnett, iii in graphic novel format, tells the true story of the 1831 virginia slave rebellion led by slave nat turner, who believed he was a prophet. Nathaniel nat turner was a black slave who led a rebellion in the american south in the summer of 1831. Aug 22, 2016 it was in august of 1831 that nat turner led a rebellion of virginia slaves that left dozens of people dead, including small children.
A slave rebellion in history and memory kindle edition by greenberg, kenneth s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Oates, tells the story of a man who caught a glimpse of freedom as a child and understood its value. A slave rebellion in history and memory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
List of books and articles about nat turner online research. South carolina 1822, and nat turners uprising in jerusalem, virginia 1831, are the best known. The rebellion caused the death of approximately 60 white men, women, and children. In the summer of 1831, a band of some forty slaves led by nat turner attacked slaveowning residents of southampton county, virginia. Jul 24, 2019 in america alone there were at least 250 slave rebellions before abolition was passed in 1865. In the summer of 1831, a band of some forty slaves led by nat turner attacked slave owning residents of southampton county, virginia. Nat turner 18001831 was a virginian slave who led the nat turner rebellion in 1831. Onehundred and eightyfive years ago this week, in the early. There are two most important factors that led nat turner to launch the bloodiest slave revolt in americas history. After more than two months in hiding, turner was captured, and quickly convicted and executed. It has been suggested that this article be merged with nat turner. The first fulllength study of the bloodiest slave upri.
By the time the insurrection was suppressed, more than 100 were dead, and turner was hanged. Dec 16, 2019 the book is about a slave by the name nat turner, who organized an uprising against their white masters. Nat turner was one of the most controversial characters of the nineteenth century america. These rebellions also occurred a lot more frequently in the caribbean and south. Nat turner was the leader of a slave rebellion that took place in 1831. Nat turner s rebellion and the abolition of slavery 1789 words 8 pages. Oct 07, 2016 t he 1831 slave rebellion that is the inspiration for the new movie the birth of a nation is commonly known as nat turners rebellion, after the enslaved man played by controversial filmmaker. The book was the result of grays research while turner was in hiding and his conversations with turner before the trial, and it is the primary. While still a young child, nat was overheard describing events that had happened before. The rebellion was put down within a few days, but turner survived in hiding for more than two months afterwards. Getting to know nat turner princeton university press. The uprising helped in bringing to an end the discrimination of the african americans. Rebel slaves killed from 55 to 65 people, at least 51 being white.