Question

what effect did the nat turner rebellion have on the south?
a it forced the south to pass laws limiting guns and gun use
b it encouraged southerners to be more patriotic and assist future rebels in their efforts
c it caused fear in the national government of an uprising attempt that might overthrow the national government
d it spread fear that led to a series of laws or codes that were created to regulate and control the enslaved people.

Explanation:

The Nat Turner Rebellion was a violent uprising of enslaved people in 1831 that terrified white Southerners. In response, Southern states enacted strict slave codes to restrict the movement, assembly, and education of enslaved people to prevent future uprisings. Option A is incorrect because the laws focused on enslaved people, not general gun restrictions. Option B is wrong as Southerners opposed, not assisted, rebels. Option C is incorrect because the fear was concentrated in the South, not centered on overthrowing the national government.

Answer:

D. It spread fear that led to a series of laws or codes that were created to regulate and control the enslaved people.