What does gray and the atlantic make of turner intelligence

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While awaiting trial in 1831 for the notorious slave insurrection that he planned and led, Nat Turner provided his "confession" to white lawyer Thomas Gray. That confession was subsequently published and has since been a critical document in understanding both Turner and his actions. Three decades later Turner's Rebellion, and its aftermath, was recounted in The Atlantic. Reading both the confession and the Atlantic

1. What may have been two objectives Gray had in publishing Turner's confession?

2. What assessment does Gray and The Atlantic make of Turner's intelligence and character?

3. What, according to Turner, was the true reason or motivation behind the rebellion? In your opinion, may there have been other motivations, or explanations, for Turner's actions?

4. What was the modus operandi of Turner and his followers as they came to each new home?

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