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Many people freed slaves against the law in order to help them get the basic needs of life such as food, clothing and shelter. Slaves were unable to get the basic needs while working for their masters.

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Q: Why you think so many people helped slaves to escape even though it was against the law?
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What were people called if they helped the slaves escape?

People who helped slaves escape were often referred to as conductors or stationmasters on the Underground Railroad.


Who helped slaves escape to freedom?

It was Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves escape.


Who were the people who helped slaves escape from the plantations?

Harriet Tubman


Who were some of the people who helped slaves escape?

Harriet Tubman


Where there white people that helped slaves to escape?

yes there was in fact Toussaint L'Ouverture did


Who did harriet help?

if you are talking about Harriet Tubman, she helped over 300 slaves escape on the Underground Railroad to Canada. She was called the "Moses" of her people because she helped so many slaves escape.


What network of people helped slaves escape to the northern states?

network of people?? i don't know what you mean by network of people but Harriet Tubman helped the slaves be free!! is this an ok awnser?


What did abolitionists do to stop slavery?

Abolitionists helped slaves to escape from their masters. To help stop slavery they rallied and encouraged political activism supporting people who were against slavery.


What did Sojourner Truth do for the slaves?

Helped slaves escape the South.


Who helped runaway slaves escape on the under ground railroad?

Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous leaders of the Underground Railroad. Many other abolitionists (people against slavery) helped, as well.


Did hariet Tubman save people from the north or the south?

She helped slaves escape from the south to the north.


What were the people who help slaves called?

People who helped slaves escape to freedom were called abolitionists. They worked to end slavery and support the rights and freedom of enslaved individuals.