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How did landowners explain that owning slaves was all right?

Landowners justified owning slaves by claiming that it was necessary for the economy and their way of life. They argued that slaves were inferior and in need of their guidance, and that it was their duty to provide for and protect them. They also used religious and philosophical arguments to support the idea that slavery was justified and natural.


What required people in all states to help slaveowners catch their runaway slaves?

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required people in all states to help slaveowners catch their runaway slaves by allowing for the arrest and return of fugitive slaves to their owners, even in free states. It also imposed penalties on those who aided or harbored fugitive slaves, making it a crime to assist escaped slaves.


What kinds of slaves ran away?

All types of slaves ran away, including domestic servants, field workers, craftsmen, and skilled laborers. Slaves often sought freedom to escape harsh conditions, cruel treatment, and exploitation by their owners. Some slaves also ran away to reunite with family members or seek better opportunities for themselves.


What rights did slaves have?

Non, slaves had no rights. They were considered property. However, by modern standards, they had all their rights violated.


Did all landowners in the south own slaves?

No, not all landowners in the South owned slaves. In fact, the majority of white families in the Southern states did not own any slaves. Slavery was more prevalent among large plantation owners, who made up a smaller percentage of the population.

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Who said every man is pledged to defend the rights of all men and all men are pledged to defend the rights of one man?

Thomas Jefferson.


What is a sentence for the word pledged?

In my elementary school classroom, all the students pledged allegiance to our flag audibly every morning.


What countries that have special laws to protect animals?

Most of the countries do allow animal cruelty


What do countries do to protect antarctica?

The implementation of laws that slow global warming and in other ways limit the damage of climate change are all works that countries can perform to protect Antarctica.


Why do countries get involved in other countries wars?

The main reason is mutual defense treaties. For instance, all the members of NATO which includes 28 member countries have pledged that an attack on any member country is considered an attack on all NATO members. They have pledged to come to the defense of all member nations. Other reasons are land, trade, or natural resources. Japan bascially went to war with the U.S. during WW2 because of oil and other natural resources.


Where does slave trade exist to day?

There are slaves all over the world including America. The Walk Free Foundation in Australia found slaves in 162 countries. The worst is Mauritania where 1 out of 25 people are slaves.


What countries have been involved in Cuba's history?

* Spain * United States * France * Russia * All of Africa (slaves)


How old where the slaves?

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Why should the US protect itself from terrorism?

Because then they don't look bad! ***** All countries are obliged to protect themselves and their citizens from attacks by terrorists.


Does anyone in the world still keep a slave?

Yes... Unfortunately there are still people being held as slaves today in all countries of the world.


Who rescued all the slaves?

No one person resuced all the slaves.


How did landowners explain that owning slaves was all right?

Landowners justified owning slaves by claiming that it was necessary for the economy and their way of life. They argued that slaves were inferior and in need of their guidance, and that it was their duty to provide for and protect them. They also used religious and philosophical arguments to support the idea that slavery was justified and natural.