- The white slaveholding class had a monopoly on power and resources, and they were determined to maintain their control over the enslaved population.
They had a well-organized and well-armed militia, as well as the full support of the state and federal governments.
- Turner and the other enslaved people who rebelled with him were vastly outnumbered and outgunned. They had few weapons and little training, and they were constantly at risk of being betrayed by enslaved people who were loyal to their owners.
- Despite these challenges, Turner and his followers managed to wage a bloody and destructive rebellion that lasted for several weeks. They killed dozens of white slave owners and their families, and they destroyed millions of dollars worth of property.
- However, the rebellion was ultimately defeated, and Turner was captured and executed.
Despite the challenges he faced, Turner's rebellion was a significant event in the history of the United States. It showed the world that the enslaved people were not content with their lot, and it helped to inspire future generations of freedom fighters.