Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion

The video discusses the myth of obedient slaves and Nat Turner's rebellion, the most violent slave uprising in US history. Born in captivity, Turner was literate and religious. A vision led him to rebel, and he interpreted a solar eclipse as a divine sign to act. Turner and 75 slaves killed nearly 60 white people before being stopped by a militia. Turner was captured, tried, and executed. His rebellion caused fear among slave owners, leading to stricter laws against slave education. The Virginia Assembly debated slavery's future, but abolition efforts failed. The video questions the rebellion's success and failure.

What myth did many American slave owners believe about black people before Nat Turner's rebellion?

• That they were naturally aggressive

• That they were naturally intelligent

• That they were naturally obedient and content

• That they were naturally rebellious

What event did Nat Turner interpret as a sign from God to begin his rebellion?

• A comet sighting

• A thunderstorm

• A solar eclipse

• An earthquake

How many white people were killed during Nat Turner's rebellion?

• About 90

• About 60

• About 120

• About 30

What was the outcome for Nat Turner after the rebellion was suppressed?

• He was captured and hanged

• He escaped to another state

• He was pardoned

• He was imprisoned for life

What legislative action did the Virginia General Assembly take following Nat Turner's rebellion?

• They abolished slavery

• They allowed slaves to learn to read and write

• They passed laws preventing slaves from learning to read or write

• They increased the rights of slaves