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What are some destinations of runaway slaves?
Runaway slaves always went to the states in the north, with many going as far north as Canada. They couldn't stay in the south after running, because if caught, it was usually a death sentence for them.
In what ways did the slaves' lives stay the same after the civil war?
During Reconstruction, many black slaves stayed in the South after the Civil War. With the exception of being enslaved, they were often treated the same as they had before they were freed. Slaves who migrated to the North were on the whole treated better.
Why did the north have little or no need for slavery?
the north had little or no need for slavery because of there geography. agriculture did not revolve around slavery. this not saying that slaves could not be used but in this society they are not as excepted in the north as in the south. without slavery, the south's economy would be drastically different. the north already had ajusted to no slavery. people like to stay with status quo.
How long did slaves stay on slave ships?
7 to 8 weeks
Did free slaves fight for the Confederacy in the war?
It is uncertain to tell if any were actually part of the Confederacy in battle, but I highly doubt it. Most slaves were considered to be inferior and were forced to stay on the farms. If a slave was to fight it would probably be for the north. I only know of one actual group of slaves that fought in the war. (There were a couple hundred in the group) and people were racist towards them, and they were also kept out of battles.
What are some destinations of runaway slaves?
Runaway slaves always went to the states in the north, with many going as far north as Canada. They couldn't stay in the south after running, because if caught, it was usually a death sentence for them.
Facts about the underground railroad?
Secretly and usually at night. The network of moving slaves to freedom was known as "railroad". Code names were used such as "conductors, stations, depots, etc. Underground meaning secret. Thus, underground railroad.There were safe houses where runaway slaves would stay for a few days at a time. Sometimes there were hiding places under the floor. Sometimes there was a basement below the basement.
Why was it not safe to stay in the states in the states in the north even though they were free state?
Do you mean safe for runaway slaves? Because the Fugitive Slave Act (1850) obliged every citizen to report anyone who looked as though they might be a runaway, on pain of a heavy fine.
What happened to the slaves once they escapes to the North?
they went to the north to stay safe with the stronger army
How do you think runaway slaves felt when they saw the posters?
Runaway slaves likely felt fear, anxiety, and desperation when they saw wanted posters for their capture. The posters served as a constant reminder of the danger they were in and the consequences of being caught, leading to heightened stress and a constant need to stay hidden.
Was the underground railroad for a train?
no. the underground railroad was a secret (underground) chain of people who would help slaves reach freedom. the "railroad" part of the underground railroad was simply a way to refer to the chain of people that runaway slaves would stay with.
Why did north use salves during civil war?
They didn't use slaves. In fact, they freed slaves they found in confederate areas. These slaves followed the Union forces to stay safe.
What railroad helped slaves escape?
The "Underground" Railroad, which wasn't an actual railroad, but rather a number of "safe houses" that runaway slaves could stay at because the owners knew that slavery was evil and wrong, and were willing to put themselves at risk of death to shelter the runaway slaves, and knew others who felt the same and directed or helped the runaways to get to those others. In that way the runaways could pass through the slave states into free states or into Canada where they were safer.
What helps escaped slaves?
The "Underground" Railroad, which wasn't an actual railroad, but rather a number of "safe houses" that runaway slaves could stay at because the owners knew that slavery was evil and wrong, and were willing to put themselves at risk of death to shelter the runaway slaves, and knew others who felt the same and directed or helped the runaways to get to those others. In that way the runaways could pass through the slave states into free states or into Canada where they were safer.
How were slaves aided by the underground railroad?
The Underground Railroad was not a railroad; it was a network of safe houses where slaves could stay until it was safe to move on farther north to the next "stop."
If your a runaway and your stay with at your girlfriends house can her parents get in trouble?
YES
What was the purpose of the underground rail road?
The underground railroad began during the period when slavery in the south still existed. There were slaves that had escaped from the south to the north of the Mason-Dixon Line which was a safe place for them. These slaves and some sympathizers in the north were responsible for helping slaves escape from their masters in the south. The underground railroad was a network of homes or other structures where slaves could be held safely until they could move on to the next destination. The slaves were fed and cared for while staying in these "safe houses." A slave would travel through the network of safe houses until he or she reached the north where slavery was illegal and they could stay safely in the open.
