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Thousands of African Americans took advantage of their new freedom by migrating to reunite with family members or to find jobs in Southern towns and cities. They also voted and held office in local, state, and federal government. <<<Danzer, Gerald, J. Jorge Klor de Alva, Larry S. Krieger, Louis E. Wilson, and Nancy Woloch. The Americans-Reconstruction to the 21st century. 1st ed. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell, 2003. >>>
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∙ 13y agoSlaves used a system called The Underground Railroad.
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Who helped slaves escape to freedom?
It was Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves escape.
Why did Harriet Tubman free dozens of slaves?
yes she helped over 70 slaves escape from the slavery and into freedom.:)
What was the secret route used by American slaves to escape to freedom in Canada called?
Underground Railroad
Why did Harriet Tubman and William still help the slaves escape?
Harriet Tubman continued to help enslaved Africans escape captivity, because she yearned for freedom and justice for her people.
Was the Underground Railroad a conflict?
The Underground Railroad was a form of non-violent resistance to the institution of slavery by helping slaves escape to freedom.
Who helped slaves escape to freedom?
It was Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves escape.
What was the Underground used for?
For slaves to escape to freedom in canada
How many slaves did harriet Tubman help escape freedom?
Harriet Tubman led almost 300 slaves to freedom.
What was the underground railroad mainly meant for?
slaves to escape to freedom
What is the under ground railroad?
A way for slaves to escape to freedom.
How many slaves died trying to escape to freedom?
18 March 2008 There were many people killed in the civil war but what they realy fighting for was for the slaves to be free. But the question wa(How many slaves died trying to escape to freedom? By: Shee-oen Thompson
She helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom on the underground railroad?
give me an answer PLEASE
What were some punishments in helping slaves escape to freedom?
Punishments for helping slaves escape to freedom included heavy fines, imprisonment, and even death. Agencies like the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 imposed harsh penalties on those caught aiding escaped slaves. Additionally, individuals who assisted in the Underground Railroad risked their safety and faced threats from authorities and slave owners.
Why did Harriet Tubman free dozens of slaves?
yes she helped over 70 slaves escape from the slavery and into freedom.:)
Why slaves tried to escape?
Slaves tried to escape so that they could obtain their freedom. They were treated poorly and worked very hard and many tried to escape to become free men and women.
What system did the abolitionists and slaves create so the slaves could have their freedom?
I believe that you are asking about the underground railroad, a route for the escape of slaves to the north.
How did the underground railroad effect the south?
It helped slaves in the South escape to the North for freedom.
