Turner’s Rebellion

Definition

Turner's Rebellion was a slave rebellion that took place in Virginia in 1831. Led by Nat Turner, the rebellion resulted in the deaths of about 60 white people and harsher laws against slaves.

Analogy

Imagine if one day all your computer programs started rebelling against you because they were tired of being controlled. That's what happened with Turner's Rebellion - it was an uprising from those who had been oppressed for too long.

Related terms

Nat Turner: An enslaved African American preacher who led one of the most significant slave rebellions in U.S history.

Slave Codes: These were state laws established to determine the status of slaves and the rights of their owners. They became stricter after Turner's Rebellion.

Abolitionist Movement: A social and political push for immediate emancipation of all slaves and end racial discrimination and segregation. This movement gained momentum after events like Turner’s Rebellion.