Nat Turner's Rebellion Point of View Analysis

Students will analyze 4 text excerpts from 1831 and 2 images about Nat Turner’s Rebellion (revolt, uprising) by answering 33 questions and responding to 2 prompts. One source is in support of Nat Turner, one is against, and the other two are a letter and a newspaper article. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub!

Sample questions include:
—Why did Lloyd think Turner’s rebellion would be easier to achieve?
—Identify the main point of the 5th paragraph.
—Summarize why Lloyd doesn’t support escaping to the North.
—Does Allyn most likely support or oppose Turner and why?
—Explain the differences Freda sees in Turner’s revolt compared to Lloyd’s historical parallels.
—What purpose does Freda’s final paragraph serve?
—Provide a contextually appropriate alternate phrase for (or explanation of) “infernal brigandage.”
—Identify the commonality between Turner and his supporters as per the excerpt. Why might that have been specified by the writer?

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