What effect did Nat Turner's Rebellion have on southern altitudes about slavery?

Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831 intensified the fears of white Southerners regarding slave uprisings, leading to a harsher stance on slavery and increased repression of enslaved people. In response, many Southern states enacted stricter slave codes and increased patrols to prevent further insurrections. This rebellion heightened the divide between the North and South, solidifying pro-slavery sentiments among Southern whites and fostering a culture of fear and control surrounding the institution of slavery. Ultimately, it contributed to the escalating tensions that would culminate in the Civil War.