The Nat Turner Rebellion, which occurred in 1831 in Virginia, was caused by a combination of Nat Turner's religious fervor and a deep-seated desire for freedom among enslaved people. Turner believed he was chosen by God to lead a revolt against slavery, resulting in a violent uprising that killed around 60 white individuals. The immediate effect was a brutal crackdown on enslaved people in the region, with increased restrictions on their movements and harsher slave codes implemented throughout the South. The rebellion also intensified the national debate over slavery, leading to greater polarization between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
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