In the context of AP US History, 1831 refers to the year when a violent slave rebellion led by Nat Turner took place in Virginia. This event had significant consequences on both the institution of slavery and white Southern society.
Imagine 1831 as a turning point in history, like a pivotal scene in a movie that changes the direction and intensity of the plot. Just as this year marked a critical moment for slavery and Southern attitudes, so too does an important scene shape the outcome of a film.
Nat Turner: An enslaved African American who led the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia. Only include this one sentence definition.
Slave Rebellion: A coordinated uprising or revolt by enslaved individuals against their oppressors. Only include this one sentence definition.
Southern Society: The social structure, customs, and values that characterized life in the southern region of the United States during this time period. Only include this one sentence definition.
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