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Violent Abolitionists: Gabriel Prosser, Nat Turner, and John Brown's Impact on Slavery

Explore the lives of three notable violent abolitionists—Gabriel Prosser, Nat Turner, and John Brown—who challenged the institution of slavery in America. Gabriel Prosser, in 1800, aimed to negotiate the conditions of slavery after planning an uprising in Richmond, VA, but was captured and executed. Nat Turner, in 1831, led a revolt killing over 50 white individuals, believing he was chosen by God to free his people. John Brown, in 1859, attempted to arm enslaved people by raiding an arsenal. Their actions heightened fears among slave owners, leading to harsher punishments for enslaved individuals.

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Violent Abolitionists: Gabriel Prosser, Nat Turner, and John Brown's Impact on Slavery

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  1. Gabriel Prosser, Nat Turner, and John Brown SOL: VUS.6c Violent Abolitionists

  2. Gabriel Prosser: 1800 • Free African-American from the north. • Planned to overtake the city of Richmond, VA. • Wanted to negotiate the conditions of slavery. • Was eventually captured and hanged.

  3. Nat Turner: 1831 • Enslaved Minister in Virginia • Believed that God had chosen him to save his people from bondage. • Responsible for killing more than 50 white men, women, and children.

  4. John Brown: 1859 • Wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves. • He and his followers raid the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, VA to get weapons. • Was captured by Marines. • Was hanged in Charles Town, VA.

  5. Impact of Slave Revolts • Increased fears of slave revolts to southern plantation owners. • Tighter, more harsh punishment given to slaves in response. • Did the efforts by these individuals help or make worse the conditions of slavery?

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