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What were African Americans seeking in the north?
Freedom! In the civil war, of they lived up north, it was illegal to be enslaved.
Which section north or south had enslaved African Americans why?
South enslaved because they needed people to pick the cotton and other harvest
In what year did the first enslaved African arrived in north America?
In the year 1619 was the first arrival of enslaved African Americans to the English colonies
Which section north or south had enslaved African Americans?
The southern half of the country kept the African-Americans as slaves. The northern states never engaged in that kind of behavior.
How did the fugitive slave act and the deed Scott decision affect formerly enslaved African Americans living in the north?
The Fugitive Slave Act mandated the return of escaped slaves to their owners, making it risky for formerly enslaved African Americans living in the north as they could be captured and forced back into slavery. The Dred Scott decision ruled that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not U.S. citizens, which undermined their legal rights and protections. These laws increased fear and discrimination among the African American community in the north and pushed them to fight for abolition and equality.
In 1860 were more african americans enslaved or free?
(in the US) Without even resorting to statistical research: since the year contained in the question is prior to the War Between the States, and since the practice of slavery existed in both the northern states and the southern states, it can safely be deduced that more African-Americans (in North America) were enslaved than there were free at that time.
Were African-Americans from the north?
No. African Americans were from Africa, which is southeast of America.
Why did the underground railroad begen?
The Underground Railroad began so enslaved African Americans could reach freedom in the North and not be owned and/or abused by their slave owners anymore.
In the 1700s what was the major reason there were more African Americans enslaved in the south than in the north?
The South had the big plantations which needed a huge work force. The North had factories which didn't need quite as much unskilled labor.
How did the African Americans in the north greet the emancipation proclaimation?
it enabled African Americans to join the army
Why did African Americans form urban league?
to help African Americans in the North get settled and find work
Why did African Americans form the urban league?
to help African Americans in the North get settled and find work
