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The Union Army
The Union armies were against slavery, as one of their key points to fight about, and freed slaves often would join in. Slaves could also usually remain free in the North (thus, the Union Army) and many other slaves wished to be free. If the Union were to win the Civil War, then it was highly likely that slaver would be abolished so many salevs chose to help fight in side with the Union for that reasons.
Released or escaped slaves were officially treated as free by the British Navy, and thousands served with the British throughout the war. This flood of Black Refugees is often compared to the Black Loyalists of the Revolutionary War. Of the 3,500 Africans who escaped to the British, about 2000 settled in Nova Scotia, and about 400 in New Brusnwick. Others were resettled in Trinidad. A plan to send them to Freetown, Sierra Leone never materialized.
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13th amendment - abolished slavery 14th amendment - secured the rights of former slaves 15th amendment - banned race-based voting qualifications These three amendments are called "civil war amendments" because they were adopted between 1865 and 1870, the five years immediately following the Civil War. By:Nathan sorrels Avery Texas
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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.
Many African slaves found refuge in maroon communities, which were settlements of escaped slaves that were often located in remote or hard-to-reach areas. These communities provided a safe haven for escaped slaves to live freely without the fear of being captured and returned to their owners. Maroon communities were often self-sustaining and had their own governance structures.
Escaped slaves were often called fugitives, runaway slaves, or freedom seekers. They sought refuge and safety in places where they could live freely away from their owners.
Very often escaped slaves were not safe living in the North because of the US Fugitive Slave Act. Also because some Northern US States were not friendly to escaped slaves. However, the leader of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, helped the escaped slaves gain refuge in British controlled Canada.
Escaped slaves often joined existing communities of free African Americans, formed their own independent settlements, or sought refuge in abolitionist networks that helped them find safe passage to freedom in the North or Canada. Some escaped slaves also joined the Underground Railroad or engaged in other forms of resistance against slavery.
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After escaping slavery, people still faced numerous dangers, including: Recapture: Slave owners and slave catchers actively searched for escaped slaves and could capture and return them to slavery. Violence: Escaped slaves were often hunted down and subjected to physical violence or even killed by those who supported slavery. Discrimination: Once free, former slaves often faced discrimination and were denied access to basic rights and services, such as education, employment, and housing. Poverty: Many escaped slaves had few resources or opportunities, which made it difficult to support themselves or their families. Separation from family: Escaped slaves often had to leave their families behind when they fled, and were often unable to reunite with them after gaining their freedom. Overall, escaping slavery was only the first step towards freedom, and former slaves faced numerous dangers and challenges as they tried to build new lives for themselves. Despite these difficulties, many former slaves persevered and made significant contributions to their communities and to society as a whole.
slaves often worked in cotten fields.if not they were maids to thier masters or cooks.
True. Plantation owners were often fearful that slaves were using drums or other musical instruments to communicate and celebrate when a slave escaped, which could potentially lead to further uprisings or resistance among the enslaved population.
Runaway slaves faced harsh consequences, including capture, punishment, and return to their owners. They were often subjected to physical abuse, imprisonment, or even death if caught. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, further endangering those seeking freedom.