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Where were most slaves who were successful in obtaining freedom came from?
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∙ 11y ago
in the north
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What did the end of the civil war mean to the slaves?
After the civil war in America came to an end , then the slaves rejoiced as they won their freedom at last.
What date and year did Slaves get there freedom in America?
The Emancipation Proclamation, written by President Abraham Lincoln, gave slaves their freedom in American on January 1st, 1863. This was only applicable to slaves under control of the then-Confederate government, and had no effect, as the Southerners would not listen to what they believed to be "foreign" laws. Universal emancipation came in the form of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, granting all persons freedom, on January 31st, 1865.
What instrument came to America with the slaves when they were brought from Africa?
The Harp came to America when the slaves came over.
Where did most slaves come from in Mississippi?
the slaves came from west africa. many of the slaves that came to the U.S were from Senegal, Gambia and Sierra Leone. the Wolof and Mandingo tribes
Names of slaves?
Slaves were usually only given a first name. Many of the last names African Americans have today came about when the slaveholder's name claimed possession of their ancestors. For example, a slave named Jack would be called Tyler's Jack during slavery, and Jack Tyler after freedom. After they were emancipated, most slaves kept the surname of their former owners.
How happy the slaves where when freedom came along?
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What were some of the reasons colonists came to the southern colonists?
some people came looking for gold, some came for religious freedom, and some people came to work as indentured servants. (others who came were slaves or forced slaves.)
What did the end of the civil war mean to the slaves?
After the civil war in America came to an end , then the slaves rejoiced as they won their freedom at last.
Why did slaves come to the land?
They came here for the American dream. Freedom! Seriously, have you looked at Africa lately?
Who were slaves in new Amsterdam but some of us either came to the colony as free people or were able to earn your freedom?
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How many slaves came to Canada?
About 20,000 slaves came to Canada!
What date and year did Slaves get there freedom in America?
The Emancipation Proclamation, written by President Abraham Lincoln, gave slaves their freedom in American on January 1st, 1863. This was only applicable to slaves under control of the then-Confederate government, and had no effect, as the Southerners would not listen to what they believed to be "foreign" laws. Universal emancipation came in the form of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, granting all persons freedom, on January 31st, 1865.
How were African immigrants different?
Before Africans were bought to US against their will to serve as slaves, most other groups came looking for freedom or opportunity. Although the Constitution forbade importation of slaves from 1808, smuggling of slaves continued for many years after that time.
What instrument came to America with the slaves when they were brought from Africa?
The Harp came to America when the slaves came over.
How did some run away slaves manage to serve in the army despite the ban of slaves?
The Union army created African American units to fight in the civil war. Before that slaves would join the Union units that came into their area to find freedom from the plantations.
What did the gift of freedom feel like for slaves?
Freedom was a dear gift to slaves but they did not know what to do with it so they tested everything they wanted to do, but freedom came at a price. The Jim Crow Laws made black and white contact almost impossible, for every public place was segregated, ensuring know contact was possible until the 15th amendment said that service areas could be segregated but equal.
Which came first our freedom or our constitution?
Our freedom.
