Question

which of these was a direct result of the failed slave revolt of nat turner in 1831?
a southern legislatures reexamined the moral foundation of keeping millions of blacks as enslaved people.
b congress passed a law that would phase out the importation of african slaves in the coming decade.
c laws greatly restricting the legal rights of free blacks and enslaved people were passed throughout the south.
d president buchanan was elected for a second term, putting off the slavery conflict for another decade.

Explanation:

• Option A: After Nat Turner's revolt, Southern legislatures did not reexamine the moral foundation of slavery; instead, they sought to tighten control over enslaved people, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The law to phase out the importation of African slaves was passed in 1808, long before Nat Turner's 1831 revolt, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Following the failed Nat Turner slave revolt, Southern states were fearful of further uprisings. As a result, they passed strict laws (known as slave codes) that greatly restricted the legal rights of both free blacks and enslaved people, such as limiting their ability to assemble, learn to read, or move freely. This is a direct result of the revolt.
• Option D: President Buchanan was elected in 1856, and there was no second term for him. Also, his election is not related to Nat Turner's 1831 revolt, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Laws greatly restricting the legal rights of free blacks and enslaved people were passed throughout the South.