(a) This description of Nat Turner's religious visions and his belief that he was chosen by God to lead a rebellion against slavery would have resonated with abolitionists at the time, as it showed that even enslaved people had the power to fight for their freedom.
(b) This description of Nat Turner's religious visions and his belief that he was chosen by God to lead a rebellion against slavery would have resonated with those hoping to maintain slavery, as it showed the potential danger of allowing enslaved people to practice their religion and follow their own beliefs.
Using the excerpt from The Confessions of Nat Turner, answer (a) and (b).
(a) In 2-3 sentences, describe one way this description might have resonated with abolitionists at the time.
(b) In 2-3 sentences, describe one way this description might have resonated with those hoping to maintain slavery.
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