Question

what led to stricter slave codes? too many slaves were sold at auction nat turners rebellion a law passed by congress too many slaves were running away

Explanation:

Nat Turner's rebellion, a violent 1831 uprising enslaved people led by Nat Turner that resulted in deaths of white enslavers and their families, terrified white Southern elites. In response, they imposed stricter slave codes to control enslaved people and prevent future uprisings. The other options do not align with the key historical trigger for harsher slave codes.

Answer:

Nat Turner's rebellion