What was the Nat Turner Uprising?

The Nat Turner Uprising, occurring in August 1831 in Virginia, was a significant slave rebellion led by Nat Turner, an enslaved preacher. Turner and a group of followers sought to overthrow the system of slavery, resulting in the deaths of approximately 60 white individuals and the execution of around 100 enslaved people. The uprising heightened tensions over slavery in the United States, leading to harsher laws and increased fear among slaveholders. Turner's actions are often viewed as a pivotal moment in the struggle for emancipation and the abolitionist movement.