Nat Turner led one of the biggest slave revolts in American history in 1831

August 21

On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner led one of the biggest slave revolts in U.S. history.

The revolt lasted until August 23, 1831. After the revolt ended, Nat Turner escaped but was later captured and executed. 

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.-d). Nat Turner – Rebellion, death & facts. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/nat-turner