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How many slaves came to Canada?
About 20,000 slaves came to Canada!
What were places in Canada for free slaves?
There were many places in Canada for black slaves. Such as Buxton.
Why did the runaway slaves needed to make it to Canada?
because Canada band slavery before the united states, so if they made it to Canada they were free, because the US couldn't take people from Canada, without bring Canada into the civil war.
What transportation did slaves use to get to Canada?
Slaves mostly walked..
Which country did not have slaves?
Canada
Are their slaves in Canada in the modern day?
No, slavery is illegal in Canada
Are there slaves in Canada today?
No, not legally.
How did slavery start in Canada?
Many of the First Nations of Canada practiced slavery before Europeans came to North America. Black slaves arrived in the early 1700s to work in farmlands. It was completely outlawed in Canada in 1806.
In what way is big dipper helpful?
It helped the slaves get to Canada when slaves were legal.
Why did the slaves continue to travel into Canada?
Because Canada is a free country.
Did Canada have slaves before the civil war?
No. Slavery was mainly in the southern states. __ In 1793, the Upper Canada Abolition Act freed slaves in Upper Canada. By 1800, the rest of the Canadian colonies severely limited slavery. In 1833, the British Imperial Act was passed which banned slavery in the entire British Empire (Canada included). So yes, Canada did have slavery, but very limited. It was long abolished by 1860.
Why did the slaves want the underground railroad?
Slaves wanted their freedom. Many escaped to Canada.
