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How many runaway slaves died?

50,000 slaves died while they were runaways


Is Cherie from the runaways dead?

No she is not dead :) To prove it she was at the premier!


What were the people that led slaves over the underground railroad called?

They were "runaways", because they were slaves who had run away from their 'masters'.


What woman helped runaways slaves escape to free states in the north?

Harriet Tubman


What did many northerners ignore when they were assisting fugitive slaves?

The risk of heavy fines or jail for not reporting runaways.


What did Huck tell the two men who were slaves looking for runaways?

He told the men that his father, mother, and sister were on board the raft.


Why did the Seminoles take in runaways?

The Seminoles welcomed runaway slaves mainly because they shared a common enemy in the English colonists. These slaves would become known as Black Seminoles.


Who leads the capture of runaway slaves?

Runaways themselves such as Harriet Tubman and Nat Turner also Amanda H. Kiss


What was slaves called when they escaped?

Slaves who escaped were often referred to as fugitives, runaways, or freedom seekers. Some escaped slaves were also called maroons, particularly those who formed independent communities in remote areas.


Did Harriet Tubman prove slaves are humans?

Yes.


What was a slave collar and what was it used for?

Slave collars made of iron were used to discipline and identify slaves who were considered risks of becoming runaways.


What are some ways that abolitionist helped runaways on the underground?

They helped by providing food, water, and shelter to slaves until they reached Canada and their freedom.