Nathanial “Nat” Turner who was born a slave, led a violent rebellion against slavery in the South. He was awakened by religious faith. He led a short life. (history.com). He also became an icon in the 1960’s black power movement (biography.com). Nat Turner, a slave born in Virginia, became an icon for leading a fierce uprising in order to abolish slavery, which impacted American history.
Nat Turner was born on a plantation in Virginia, which was owned by Benjamin Turner. Nat Turner was allowed to be taught in reading, writing, and religion. During his childhood, he was sold three times (history.com). He became a preacher and believed that he was chosen to lead the African American slaves into freedom. After seeing a solar eclipse, which he
Nat Turner was born on a plantation in Virginia, which was owned by Benjamin Turner. Nat Turner was allowed to be taught in reading, writing, and religion. During his childhood, he was sold three times (history.com). He became a preacher and believed that he was chosen to lead the African American slaves into freedom. After seeing a solar eclipse, which he