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Why were posters and newspaper a problem for runaway slaves in northern cities?
Posters and newspapers in northern cities often included descriptions or rewards for capturing runaway slaves, making it difficult for them to remain hidden and escape to freedom. These materials were used to alert the public and law enforcement about the presence of runaway slaves, increasing the risk of being identified and captured.
What was the name of the system that helped runaway slaves?
The Underground Railroad was the name of the system that helped runaway slaves escape to freedom in the northern states and Canada. It was a network of routes and safe houses operated by abolitionists and sympathetic individuals.
Were runaway slaves free once they hit the northern states?
It depends on what year it was
The system of escape routes and hiding places for runaway slaves was called the Underground Railroad.?
True.
What women helped runaway slaves escape too free states in the North?
Harriet Tubman
The system that helped runaway slaves escape to Canada was?
Harriet Tubman
What did runaway slaves need to escape?
Runaway slaves needed a plan, help from allies or a network (such as the Underground Railroad), knowledge of the terrain, disguises, forged papers or passes, and determination to navigate obstacles and evade capture.
What law was passed to help Southern states capture runaway slaves?
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed to aid Southern states in capturing runaway slaves. This law required Northern states to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves to their owners.
Why do you think some slaves owners offered a reward for the runaway slave?
Slave owners offered rewards for runaway slaves as a way to incentivize others to capture and return the slaves, protecting their investment. The rewards also sent a message to other slaves that escape attempts would not be tolerated, serving as a deterrent. It was a way for slave owners to maintain control and prevent uprisings.
What the name of the road that help the salves runaway?
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in the 19th century to escape to free states or Canada. It was not an actual railroad but a network of people who assisted in the escape of slaves.
Why was it so dangerous to help the runaway slaves?
Helping runaway slaves was dangerous because it was illegal under the Fugitive Slave Act, which required authorities in free states to help capture and return escaped slaves. Those found aiding runaway slaves could face fines, imprisonment, or violence from pro-slavery groups. Additionally, assisting in the escape of slaves challenged the institution of slavery itself, posing a threat to the established social order.
What does no person held to service of labor in one state mean?
Runaway slaves were to be returned to their masters as they cannot escape the service or labor entitled to them.
