PREPARING FOR THE REBELThe rebellion started with the sign. Once the sign was given, Turner along with other slaves grabbed tools and headed out to the masters homes and other platoons.
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THE SIGNThe sky was so dark as the moon eclipsed the sun, this was the so-called sign that Turner received from God telling him the Rebellion has begun.
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WHERE AND WHO WERE THE REBELLIONS TARGETING?
Nat Turner and his rebellions started at his own platoon as his first victim was his master. After Turner finished his platoon he continued for another 10 platoons while up more slaves to join.
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TIME OF DAY?The rebellion took place within the night as the masters went to sleep.
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WHY FIREARMS WERE NOT USEDFirearms were not used because they didn't want anyone to hear and call for help.
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DID THE REBELLIONS PLAN ON SHOWING MERCY?That night not just the master was brutally murdered but along with their wife's and children. Turner had no mercy for those who mistreated him and others. He wished for "terror and alarm" for those who did so along with their loved ones.
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