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... In the readings Pentecost in the Backwoods, Children of Darkness, and Eli Whitney:Nemesis of the South, we are shown a couple of events that were significant in the course of American History. ...
“Nat Turner was a man who spoke outloud what the slaves felt inside. ... Oates it almost seems strange at first to call Nat Turner a godly hero. ... Nat Turners zeal for God and his charisma quickly placed him as a leader allowing him to have great influence. ... Slaves were “astonished3 ” when Nat voluntarily returned to his master after a successful escape, a action resulting from his fear of his heavenly master an not his earthly one. ... Nat Turner and his rebellion flew in the face of the white view of blacks, changing the direction of history for the southern states. ... In 1831, when Nat lead a successfully lethal armed revolt, whites were terrified. Nat Turner, a man whom was believed to be the least rebellious, defied all that black men were believed to be.
The actions of Nat Turner brought immediate change in the codes for the slave communities. ... When you bring to light the oppressive evils forced on the black community, injustices done in the name of Jesus, it is easy to understand how the actions of Nat Turner are seen as heroic and godly, a symbol of the righteous indignation shared by their Creator.
Eli Whitney was also a man who shaped the histories of both the north and the south. ... Eli Whitney also shaped the economy of the north. ... In 1798, when James McGready arrived in Logan County, Kentucky he already had a reputation for fiery preaching.
Approximate Word count = 1309
Approximate Pages = 5.2
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