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Why did the slaves want the slave owners to think that the freedom they sang about in their songs was about going to heaven?
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∙ 13y ago
Im pretty they sang the song "swing low sweet chariot"
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What you should remember about harriet Tubman for?
For being so brave and going back and getting more slaves and leading them to freedom instead of just going herself and leaving all the other slaves wich is nonselfish and for being completly succsesful with the other slaves.
Why did slave owners create difficulties for free African Americans?
At the time, plantations were staffed by slaves and the prospect of not having all of that free labor for their plantations worried the owners. They were used to having an eloquent lifestyle thanks to the hard work of the slaves and the thought of all that being taken from them was not a happy thought. They assumed that the freed slaves would cause a rebellion in their slaves and they would end up losing some of them to the underground railroad. They tried to discourage any freed slaves to come around their plantations and ran them off if they tried. Some ended up at the end of a rope and did not get to enjoy their newly gained freedom. Some ended up going to work for the white owner to manage the slaves day to day.
How did the underground railroad help the slaves?
it gave routes to certain quakers houses and helped them escape the southerners that held them in bondage
What is the cause of the Stono Rebellion?
Slaves in the Carolina wanted to reach St. Agustine FL, because the Spanish had spread the word that slaves were going to be free there and land will be given to them.
What does harriet Tubman mean by you live free or die?
Tubman often said something to this effect to fugitive slaves who were having second thoughts, maybe turning back to the plantation. She was basically saying, "Unacceptable. You're going to either make it to freedom with me or die right here today, because I'm not letting you comprimise this escape mission or the Underground Railroad". Fugitive slaves returning to their owners were viciously beaten - for both punishment and vital information that could endanger fellow slaves on the run.
Where was heaven when the slaves sang about it?
I don't know....In their hearts? Keeping them going?
How and hen did the slaves get their freedom on Saint Croix?
They got their freedom on Saint Croix by going on strike!! they didnt listen to anyone except their hearts.
Why did George Washington talk about freedom?
George Washington was refering to slaves he thought that slavery was wrong and he was going to do something about it and he did
What you should remember about harriet Tubman for?
For being so brave and going back and getting more slaves and leading them to freedom instead of just going herself and leaving all the other slaves wich is nonselfish and for being completly succsesful with the other slaves.
Why did African-Americans help fight against England?
because the owners said if they foght in the war after the war they were going to get freedom.
Why Slaves owners created difficulties for Free African Americans?
At the time, plantations were staffed by slaves and the prospect of not having all of that free labor for their plantations worried the owners. They were used to having an eloquent lifestyle thanks to the hard work of the slaves and the thought of all that being taken from them was not a happy thought. They assumed that the freed slaves would cause a rebellion in their slaves and they would end up losing some of them to the underground railroad. They tried to discourage any freed slaves to come around their plantations and ran them off if they tried. Some ended up at the end of a rope and did not get to enjoy their newly gained freedom. Some ended up going to work for the white owner to manage the slaves day to day.
Why did the fugitive slave act anger northerners?
The Fugitive Slave Act angered northerners because it required them to assist in the capture and return of escaped slaves, going against their beliefs in abolitionism and freedom. It also denied alleged fugitive slaves the right to a fair trial by jury, leading to fears of unjust apprehension and enslavement.
Why did slave owners create difficulties for African Americans?
At the time, plantations were staffed by slaves and the prospect of not having all of that free labor for their plantations worried the owners. They were used to having an eloquent lifestyle thanks to the hard work of the slaves and the thought of all that being taken from them was not a happy thought. They assumed that the freed slaves would cause a rebellion in their slaves and they would end up losing some of them to the underground railroad. They tried to discourage any freed slaves to come around their plantations and ran them off if they tried. Some ended up at the end of a rope and did not get to enjoy their newly gained freedom. Some ended up going to work for the white owner to manage the slaves day to day.
Why did slave owners create difficulties for free African Americans?
At the time, plantations were staffed by slaves and the prospect of not having all of that free labor for their plantations worried the owners. They were used to having an eloquent lifestyle thanks to the hard work of the slaves and the thought of all that being taken from them was not a happy thought. They assumed that the freed slaves would cause a rebellion in their slaves and they would end up losing some of them to the underground railroad. They tried to discourage any freed slaves to come around their plantations and ran them off if they tried. Some ended up at the end of a rope and did not get to enjoy their newly gained freedom. Some ended up going to work for the white owner to manage the slaves day to day.
How did the underground railroad help the slaves?
it gave routes to certain quakers houses and helped them escape the southerners that held them in bondage
What will keep man from going to heaven?
Sin will keep man from going to heaven.
What is the cause of the Stono Rebellion?
Slaves in the Carolina wanted to reach St. Agustine FL, because the Spanish had spread the word that slaves were going to be free there and land will be given to them.
