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Why did a group of people help runaway slaves?
Because they didn't like the idea of it either and they escaped so they're gonna help others escape....
How did runaway slaves try to avoid getting caught?
The runaway slaves traveled at night, so nobody could catch them, because the darkness made it hard for others to see them. ceyquan salmon
What made the these people chase runaway slaves?
because they wanted to use the slaves for their work and not let they run away, also, they had to buy the slaves so they didn't want them to run away. Some people wanted what they considered their " property " back. Some were Bounty Hunters.
Why did Northerners oppose the Fugitive Slave Act?
Northerners opposed the Fugitive Slacve law because they were against slavery, so they didn't want to help capture runaway slaves because they thought that if they had got away, then leave them alone. Besides it would make slavery worse in a way.
Why was it illegal to help slaves escape slavery?
Slaves were considered property. So to help one escape would be theft. But despite the legal ramifications many did it anyway because it was morally wrong.
Why did a group of people help runaway slaves?
Because they didn't like the idea of it either and they escaped so they're gonna help others escape....
Where did Frederick Douglass hide runaway slaves?
Frederick Douglass probably used a number of locations to help hide runaway slaves. The Underground Railroad was a collection of a number of homes and locations with and because it was secretive so information is lost to time.
Who requested help finding runaway slaves?
Major General Benjamin Butler learnt that some of the slaves had run away so he requested for help in finding them. This was during the American Civil war in the early 1861.
How did runaway slaves try to avoid getting caught?
The runaway slaves traveled at night, so nobody could catch them, because the darkness made it hard for others to see them. ceyquan salmon
Did slaves chose to runaway or did other slaves pick them?
slaves who ran away chose to do so, but they could have been offered by other slaves who had escape plans to come with them
Which were the states didn't allow slaves?
The southern states did not agree with slavery so offered runaway slaves homes, food and care.
Why was it so dangerous for people to help runaway slave?
Laws were passed to make sure that the slave was returned. They were considered property, and people who helped them or hid them were breaking the law. It was a crime.
Why was such a high reward placed Tubman?
because she was halping runaway slaves to freedom and slave owners did not like their slaves runing away and someone was helping them so they wanted her dead
Why did the slaves runaway?
The slaves ran away due to the hardships they faced under their slave owners, and also so they would be able to practice their religious and cultural beliefs more freely.
What did the fugitive slave act of 1850require citizens do?
Report suspected runaway slaves to thr authorities, so they could be returned to their owners.
How did runaway slaves manage to serve in the army despit The ban on slaves?
The Union allowed blacks to serve in the army. The Confederates did not allow slaves to fight in combat so they only used blacks for non-combat issues such as servants.
What should a juvenile do once he or she is reported as a runaway?
Go home or call the police so they can take you home. Anyone who helps you knowing you are a runaway can get charged with aiding a runaway. If you are abused tell the police and the CPS can help you.
