The revolt, however, faced numerous challenges. As Turner and his group attempted to seize the county seat of Jerusalem to secure weapons and supplies, they encountered armed resistance from local white militias. This clash led to disarray amongst Turner's forces, forcing him to flee into the woods for several weeks. In the aftermath, white mobs retaliated against the Black community, killing an estimated 100 to 200 African Americans in retribution for the uprising. Ultimately, Turner's rebellion marked a crucial turning point in the history of slavery in America, instigating harsher laws against enslaved individuals and instilling fear throughout the South, while simultaneously fueling the abolitionist movement in the North.
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