Nat Turner

  • 1.Nat Turner was born in Virginia

    1.Nat Turner was born in Virginia
  • 2.Nat Turner's adoptive mother saw him as a religious figure

    2.Nat Turner's adoptive mother saw him as a religious figure
  • 3.Nat learns how to read and write and learns about religion

    3.Nat learns how to read and write and learns about religion
  • 4.His slave owner, Benjamin Turner dies. Nathaniel is now owned by Benjamin's son, Samuel.

    4.His slave owner, Benjamin Turner dies. Nathaniel is now owned by Benjamin's son, Samuel.
  • 5.Nat experienced his first spiritual vision

  • 6.Nat asked for freedom and was whipped, however he escaped and 30 days later he returned.

    6.Nat asked for freedom and was whipped, however he escaped and 30 days later he returned.
  • 7.Nathaniel is forced to marry another slave named Cherry

    7.Nathaniel is forced to marry another slave named Cherry
  • 8.Nat Turner was sold after Sameul died

    8.Nat Turner was sold after Sameul died
  • 9.Got his second vision while working on the fields for Thomas Moore.

  • 10.He was convinced he was made for a great purpose by God

  • 11.Joseph Travis purchased Turner

  • 12.Nat Turner saw a solar eclipse and was convinced that it was a sign to start the rebellion

    12.Nat Turner saw a solar eclipse and was convinced that it was a sign to start the rebellion
  • 13.Men meet together to start the revolt (Nelson Wiliams, Sam Francis, Jack Reese, Will Francis, Henry porter and Hark Travis)

  • 14.The Rebellion begins, and other slaves start to join the revolt

    14.The Rebellion begins, and other slaves start to join the revolt
  • 15.By noon 60 white people had been killed

    15.By noon 60 white people had been killed
  • 16.At least 200 slaves are killed by white mobs

    16.At least 200 slaves are killed by white mobs
  • 17.Nat was captured after escaping for 70 days

  • 19.Nat Turner was whipped in the Southampton County Jail

  • 18.Nat is found guilty on trial

  • 20.Nat is hung, skinned, and beheaded

    20.Nat is hung, skinned, and beheaded