Nat Turner in American History

What was Nat Turner known for in American history?

• Inventing a new agricultural technique

• Leading one of the bloodiest enslaved revolts

• Writing influential essays on freedom

• Becoming the first African American governor

What happened to Nat Turner after the insurrection in 1831?

• He escaped and lived a free life

• He was captured and hanged

• He moved to Canada

• He became a national hero

How did Nat Turner's actions impact laws regarding the enslaved?

• They softened the laws

• They had no impact on the laws

• They led to harsher laws

• They abolished slavery in his region

What special talent was Nat Turner believed to have as a child?

• He could predict future events

• He was an excellent writer

• He had a photographic memory

• He was a skilled craftsman

What year did Turner and his supporters begin a revolt against white owners?

• 1821

• 1825

• 1831

• 1841

What did Turner believe to be a sign from God before returning to Samuel's plantation?

• A vision of a great battle

• A message from a friend

• A change in weather

• A sign while hiding in the woods

After Samuel's death, whose property did Turner become part of?

• John Travis

• Thomas Moore

• Samuel Turner

• None of the above

According to Turner's later confession, what did the Spirit tell him?

• "Prepare for a long journey."

• "The Serpent was loosened, and Christ had laid down the yoke."

• "Stay hidden and wait."

• "Leave the plantation immediately."

What event did Turner interpret as a sign to initiate his rebellion in February 1831?

• A lunar eclipse

• A solar eclipse

• A comet sighting

• A thunderstorm

How many people approximately joined Turner in his rebellion?

• About 10 or 20

• About 30 or 40

• About 40 or 50

• More than 60