Please rewrite. To answer your question time and place is needed. Slaves have been part of man's history for thousands of years.
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A person whose business was catching escaped slaves to return them to their owners was called a "slave catcher."
estimates range between 10 and 28 million
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.
they had people on the look out for kidnappers and would often run as far as possible to get away from being caught
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Penalties for harboring or aiding runaway slaves included fines, imprisonment, and potential corporal punishment. Enslaved individuals themselves could face severe repercussions, such as being sold to more brutal owners or subjected to harsher working conditions if they were caught attempting to escape. Additionally, laws in some areas allowed for the capture of runaways and their return to enslavement.
Abolitionists who were caught with slaves could face fines, imprisonment, or even violence from pro-slavery groups or individuals. In some cases, they risked their lives to assist escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
No, the slaves did not like being slaves. They were forced into slavery through various means including capture, trade, or birth, and their freedom and rights were severely restricted. Slavery was a system of exploitation and oppression that denied them basic human rights and dignity.
Slave owners or overseers typically punished slaves who were caught escaping. Punishments could range from physical abuse, such as whipping or branding, to being sold to a harsher master. Additionally, some slave codes allowed for further punishment by the legal system.
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no because some were afraid tht they would get caught trying to help the run away slaves
they know they might be caught and will be punished.
slave hunters
Slaves who were caught writing could face severe punishment, such as physical abuse, torture, or even death. Slave owners often viewed literacy as a threat to the existing power dynamic and sought to suppress any form of education among slaves to maintain control.
If Harriet Tubman's slaves were caught, they would have likely faced severe punishment such as being returned to their enslavers, beaten, or potentially even killed. Tubman herself also faced great danger and risked her life to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Slaves were hung as a form of punishment for various offences, including rebellion, escape attempts, or insubordination. The act of hanging slaves was intended to deter others from engaging in similar actions and to assert control and authority over the enslaved population.