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What are some of the different places that slaves settled in the North why did many runaway slaves go to Canada?
Some of the different places slaves settled in the North include cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Many runaway slaves went to Canada because it was beyond the reach of the Fugitive Slave Act, which allowed for the capture and return of escaped slaves in the United States. Additionally, Canada had a growing abolitionist movement and offered more opportunities for freedom and employment.
Why did Tubman have to take the runaway all the way to Canada instead of to a place in the North?
She took them to Canada because under the Fugitive slave act the people in the north were expected to report runaway slaves and some of the men who captured runaway slaves would take free African Americans. To them all of then were slaves and it didn't make a difference if they were free men or not and they still got paid.
Why did so many slaves want to go to Canada and not to the north where there was no slavery?
Slaves wanted to make it all the way to Canada because even though they were technically free in the North, they still had almost no rights and were still extremely discriminated against.and the masters still had the right to take the slaves back.
What are some routes slaves used?
Slaves used various routes to escape to freedom, including the Underground Railroad in the United States, which was a network of secret routes and safe houses. Some slaves also escaped by seeking refuge in free states or Canada, or by disguising themselves as free individuals while traveling. Additionally, some slaves were able to gain their freedom through self-purchase or by enlisting the help of abolitionist groups.
Where did the slaves on the plantation of Georgia ruaway to?
Slaves on plantations in Georgia often ran away to cities like Savannah or Charleston seeking freedom. Some attempted to reach northern states or Canada via the Underground Railroad, while others found refuge in swamps, forests, or nearby communities.
How many slaves came to Canada?
About 20,000 slaves came to Canada!
What were places in Canada for free slaves?
There were many places in Canada for black slaves. Such as Buxton.
What transportation did slaves use to get to Canada?
Slaves mostly walked..
Which country did not have slaves?
Canada
Are their slaves in Canada in the modern day?
No, slavery is illegal in Canada
Are there slaves in Canada today?
No, not legally.
Why did the slaves continue to travel into Canada?
Because Canada is a free country.
In what way is big dipper helpful?
It helped the slaves get to Canada when slaves were legal.
Why did the slaves want the underground railroad?
Slaves wanted their freedom. Many escaped to Canada.
Did Abraham Lincoln free the slaves in Canada?
Lincoln had no jurisdiction over Canada.
What kind of work did slaves do in Canada?
no Canada does not support slavery, we haven't for a very very very long time. When slavery was still legal in the US, many slaves tried to escape to freedom in Canada via the 'underground railroad'.
What country did most slaves try to escape to?
Canada
