Turner's Rebellion

Who led the bloodiest slave uprising in American history?

• Joseph Travis

• Nat Turner

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

How many people were killed during the rebellion?

• Between 20 and 30

• Between 10 and 20

• Between 100 and 200

• Between 55 and 65

What was the official response to the rebellion?

• Immediate emancipation of all enslaved people

• Execution of Nat Turner and other participants

• Granting of voting rights to African Americans

• Compensation for slave owners

How did the rebellion impact the rights of African Americans?

• It led to the abolition of slavery in the South

• It resulted in increased education opportunities

• It further restricted their rights

• It granted them full citizenship

What was one justification for the practice of slavery in the South?

• The belief that enslaved people were content

• The belief in racial superiority

• The desire for economic prosperity

• The need for cheap labor

How did Nat Turner's rebellion impact the abolitionist movement?

• It had no impact on the movement

• It led to the formation of new pro-slavery groups

• It weakened support for abolitionism

• It strengthened support for abolitionism

How did the white South react to the rebellion?

• They ignored the rebellion and continued with their lives

• They panicked and feared more uprisings

• They supported the rights of enslaved people

• They embraced the rebellion as a just cause

What is the legacy of Nat Turner's rebellion?

• His legacy is forgotten

• He is hailed as a hero by all

• He is denounced as a villain by all

• His legacy is complex and debated

Which law was passed as a direct response to Nat Turner's rebellion?

• The Fugitive Slave Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• Virginia's slave codes of 1831

• The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution