URBAN DICTIONARY TROLL
Slaveholding societies always lived in fear of the people they kept in
bondage. Slave populations were typically much larger than those of
their masters, and the anger provoked by a life in chains often spilled
over into violent revolts and uprisings. But while these rebellions were
usually defeated in brutal fashion, in some instances the slaves
managed to escape persecution and even went on to set up their own
communities and countries. Find out more about seven groups of slaves
who risked everything for a chance at freedom.
URBAN DICTIONARY TROLL
One of the most famous slave revolts in American history came in 1831
when Nat Turner led a bloody uprising in Southampton County, Virginia.
Turner was deeply religious, and planned his rebellion after he
experienced prophetic visions ordering him to gain his freedom by force.
On August 21, 1831, Turner and his accomplices killed his master’s
family as they lay sleeping. From there, the small band of about 70
slaves moved from house to house, eventually killing over 50 whites with
clubs, knives and muskets. It took a militia force to put down the
rebellion, and Turner and 55 other slaves were captured and later
executed by the
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