7. Nat Turner’s Rebellion (1831)
Nat Turner, an enslaved preacher, led one of the most significant and violent slave uprisings in U.S. history. Motivated by visions and deep religious conviction, Turner and his followers killed dozens in Virginia, aiming to spark a larger revolt against slavery. The rebellion’s brutal suppression resulted in harsh new laws restricting the freedoms of both enslaved and free Black people. It also fueled heated national debates over slavery’s future.
