What effects did slave revolt, like Nat turner have on slave owners?

Question

I was reading "The Confessions of Nat Turner" and want a better understanding of it.

Answer 1

IT FRIGHTENED THE SLAVE HOLDERS AND CAUSED THEM TO BE EVEN MORE CAUTIOUS IN THEIR HANDLING OF THE SLAVES WITH SUCH THINGS AS THE PATROLERS KNOWN TO THE SLAVES AS PADDY ROLLERS.