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∙ 13y agoLanguage. Most slaves were taught basic English after they arrived to the US -- to quickly respond to the owner's orders. Fleeing to Mexico would have meant to learn a new language.
Ce'Onna Brooks
it was the furthest they could travel on foot
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What kind of work did slaves do in Canada?
no Canada does not support slavery, we haven't for a very very very long time. When slavery was still legal in the US, many slaves tried to escape to freedom in Canada via the 'underground railroad'.
How did they help the slaves in the underground railroad?
Because slavery was legal throughout the U.S. and runaway slaves found anywhere were legally supposed to be returned to their owner. The underground railroad, run by abolitionists, gave them transportation and places to hide while they were on the run.
What is aiding a runaway?
There are a great many consequences for aiding a runaway in California. You could go to prison and pay fines.
How many children died of diseases in the 1800s?
in the early 1850s how many recorded deathes were wer there for children under the age of 12 mounths
When and why did the Africans come to Canada?
In the 19th century, African-Americans migrated to Canada prior to (and during) the American Civil War due to Canada being a safe haven for freed slaves. African-Americans have migrated to Canada and other parts of the world since then in search of opportunity or to escape from trying circumstances.
How many slaves were in Missouri in the 1850s?
There were 3022,427 slaves in Missouri in the 1850s
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.
How many runaway slaves died?
50,000 slaves died while they were runaways
What is the date when slavery ended in Canada?
The last day that anyone could own a slave in Canada was July 4, 1827. Until the abolition of slavery in the United States, many runaway slaves fled to Canada and freedom.
Why did the fugitive slave act force many runaway slaves up to Canada rather than staying up north?
Because It Was A Better Escape Route
How many slaves came to Canada?
About 20,000 slaves came to Canada!
What were the inpacts of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
It recruited many more Northerners to the Abolitionist cause, and inspired the Underground Railroad - the system of safe-houses by which runaway slaves were smuggled into Canada.
Which runaway slave risked many trips to free slaves?
harriet Tubman
How many teens runaway per year in Canada?
48,000
What were places in Canada for free slaves?
There were many places in Canada for black slaves. Such as Buxton.
By the 1850s the South had large numbers of?
They had large numbers of slaves... if that's what you're looking for. The Compromise of 1850 led to the Fugitive Slave Act, and that tightened the control of any runaway slave. Also, even when the slave tradewas stopped, the practice of slavery wasn't. Therefore, many slave owners bred the slaves they had a lot more rigorously than they would have if slaves were still being imported. because of that, the number of new slaves every year increased.
Why did many runaway go to Canada?
Because slavery was illegal there, as it was in all British possessions.
