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A runaway slave needed to have in hand some kind of paperwork in order to make to the North. If the slave was apprehended without paperwork to prove that he was a free man, that slave could be returned to his master, or taken by another master.
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Who was the typical runaway slave?
A young, unmarried man.
How did James Armistead use his status as a slave?
He posed as a runaway slave and pretended to spy on the Americans for the British.
The ordered every us governemnet officer to help slave owners get runaway slaves back?
Fugitive Slave Act, 1850.
What law in the Compromise of 1850 stated that runaway slaves had to be retured?
The Fugitive Slave Law.
Which law required citizens to help catch runaway slaves?
The Fugitive Slave Act.
When was Runaway Slave created?
Runaway Slave was created in 1991.
What are the ratings and certificates for Runaway Slave - 2012?
Runaway Slave - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
What actors and actresses appeared in The Runaway Slave - 1912?
The cast of The Runaway Slave - 1912 includes: Henry Belmar
Is a fugitive a runaway slave?
Yes
What is a code name for a runaway slave?
Runaway slaves didn't have code names.
What were runaway slaves called in 1861?
They were called fugitives. A fugitive is a runaway slave
What did you call a slave who escaped?
A slave who escaped was referred to as a fugitive or runaway slave.
Who was Huck's runaway slave friend?
Tom
What was the name of the runaway slave?
underground railroad
What was another name for a runaway slave?
Fugitive =)
Which of these do a runaway slave need?
A runaway slave would need protection, a safe hiding place, and access to food and water to survive and evade capture. They would also benefit from support and guidance from individuals or organizations that oppose slavery and are willing to help them escape to freedom.
Under the fugitive slave act what would happen to a citizen who helped a runaway slave?
A citizen who helped a runaway slave under the Fugitive Slave Act could be fined or imprisoned for aiding a fugitive slave. The act required citizens to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves to their owners.
