11 mars 1831 - Turner's Rebellion
Description:
Nat Turner, an enslaved African American preacher, leads the most significant slave uprising in American history. He and his band of followers launch a short, bloody, rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia. The militia quells the rebellion, and Turner is eventually hanged. As a consequence, Virginia institutes much stricter slave laws.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
11 mars 1831
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 194 ans