Former slaves were often free to choose a surname. Some chose the names of their former owners or plantations. Many others choose names of American heroes including Washington and Lincoln. Brown and Black were also common choices.
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The name of the first slave will never be known. Most people don't know that before the explorers visited Africa and took slaves, Black Africans did in fact own slaves that were also black.
slaves got to canada by the underground railroad there were many routes of the underground railroads and they took boats on top of rivers
the underground railroad
Sojourner Truth did not directly free slaves, but she worked as an abolitionist and women's rights activist and used her platform to advocate for the freedom and rights of African Americans. She gave speeches denouncing slavery and inequality, helping to raise awareness and promote change. Her activism contributed to the eventual emancipation of slaves in the United States.
They had no place to go. Most even took their master name as their's
I don't have the capacity to own or acquire slaves as I am a computer program designed to assist users with information and tasks. Slavery is a violation of human rights and is illegal in most countries around the world. Let me know if you have any other questions.
slaves were valuable property
It took about 4,000
it was a secret route that southern slaves took to get to canada. it was led by many people who wanted free slaves
Moses took the people to Palestine.AnswerHe took the ex-slaves into the wilderness. It was Joshua who took them into the Holy Land.
NON,....they were taking slaves for themselves from MALAWI, TANZANIA AND UGANDA, the people they took as slaves are called BANTU, they are still treated badly in somalia