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That wasn't the end of the violence unleashed by the insurgency, however. Take a look back at Nat Turner's Rebellion, and explore 10 surprising facts .... set the United States on its course toward the Civil War,” writes Breen.

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.He was born into slavery. His first owner was called Benjamin Turner but he died when Nat Turner was approximately 10 years old. His new master was Benjamin's brother and his name was Samuel Turner.
.He was also known by the name Nathaniel and he was given the same surname as his owner. Sources suggest that Nat's father escaped slavery when Nat was a child; therefore, information regarding his father is limited.
.His grandmother was known as Old Bridget. Sources suggest that she was captured and taken to America at the age of 13. It is thought that she came from Ghana. Old Bridget was owned by the same master as Nat, Benjamin Turner.
.Nat Turner was a very religious person. He read the bible, prayed and preached to his fellow slaves.
.He was naturally intelligent and quick to learn. Nat Turner was fortunate to receive some form of education as many slaves were not permitted an education at all. Nat learned how to read and write from a young boy.
.Nat Turner was considered a prophet by his fellow slaves. His deeply religious values led him to believe that he was receiving messages and visions from God. Some of his visions were so strong that he would follow the advice which he believed was being delivered to him.
.His visions from God led to his planned rebellion. He confided in his fellow slaves Hark, Nelson, Henry and Sam. After a series of solar eclipses and various atmospheric conditions which Nat considered further messages from God, the rebellion began on August 21st.

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. Fifty-six blacks accused of participating in Nat Turner's rebellion were execrated, and more than 200 others were beaten by angry mobs or white militias.

. Aug 21,1831 when he and six other slaves killed the Travis family, manged to secure arms and horses and enlisted about 75 other slaves in a disorganized insurrection that resulted in the marder of 51 white people.

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Oct 2,1800-Nat Turner born into slavery
Aug 21,1831- He led a violent insurrection
Oct 2,1800- In Southampton county, Virginia Nat Turner history as the leader on one of the bloodiest slave
Aug 21,1831- Turner and his supporters began their revolt against white slave owners
Oct 30,1831- Turner was eventually captured
Nov 11,1831- He was sentenced to death by hanging
Oct 2,1800/Nov 11,1831-Was an enslave African American who led a rebellion
Aug 21, 1831- The results in the deaths of 55 to 65

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Why Nat Turner was the Civil War Important?

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Why Nat Turner was the Civil War Important?

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The outcome of the Civil War answered two important questions:
1) What was the impact of the rebellion of slavery and on the way southern whites viewed slave and slavery?
2)What part did education and religion play in the rebellion?