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What did Abraham Lincoln state in the emancipation?
He declared that slaves in rebellious states were free.
When did people get so brave as to run away from slavery?
Everyone has courage in them, and maybe some of the more rebellious and defiant slaves realized enough was enough!
What was one why the overseers punished slaves?
Overseers punished slaves to maintain control and discipline on the plantation, to discourage rebellious behavior, and to set an example for other slaves to prevent insubordination.
Why did the proclamation not free very many slaves in the south?
The Emancipation Proclamation technically freed all slaves in the "south" (the rebellious states). The impact of this was reduced by the fact that the rebellious states didn't recognize the authority of the US federal government... that's kind of what "rebellious" meant, in fact. The only immediate impact, really, was on those slaves that were then or later fell into the hands of the Union army. Before the proclamation, slaves had been treated as enemy contraband; afterward, they were just freed.
Why were slaves killed?
Slaves were often killed as a means of punishment or control by their owners or overseers. In some historical contexts, slaves were also killed in acts of brutality or as a result of harsh conditions and mistreatment.
The 1831 murder of nearly 60 white children by rebellious slaves was known as?
Nat Turner's rebellion
What was the punishment for rebellious slaves?
It varied. The Greeks usually were fairly mild in their punishments, certain Arabs killed them, as did the Romans and Chinese.
What took place during stono rebellion?
during the Stono rebellion rebellious slaves killed several planter families.
What was signed by Lincoln to free the slaves in the confederate states?
Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in all the rebellious states of the Union. Lincoln had no power to enforce his statement, so no slaves were actually freed. Also, slaves in the border states that remained loyal to the Union were not freed.
What laws were passed to control slaves?
Some laws that were passed to control slaves included prohibiting them from learning to read and write, restricting their movement without permission, and implementing harsh punishments for rebellious behavior. Slaves were also subject to the laws of their owners or overseers, who had wide discretion in managing the labor and daily lives of enslaved individuals.
What wartime act by Abraham Lincoln freed those slave living in rebellious states?
The Emancipation Proclamation was Lincoln's wartime act that freed slaves.
Why could Lincoln only free the slaves in the state that were in rebellion and not all of the slaves throughout the country?
President Abraham Lincoln freed slaves in rebellious areas of the US in 1863. All other slaves had been freed in the North.
