True.
invited quakers for feast.
Some people opened their homes to escaping slaves because they believed in the abolition of slavery and wanted to actively help those seeking freedom. These individuals felt a moral obligation to protect and support those fleeing slavery, often at great personal risk.
Pensulvania [quakers]
Yes and still does. Quakers got pretty much everywhere and many places still have some Quakers around somewhere although they are often few in numbers.
The name of the group is actually "The Religious Society of Friends," but because one of their early leaders said that they should "tremble at the word of the Lord," they are often called Quakers (because the word "quake" can be a synonym for "tremble.")
The statement "Quakers were loyal to the Church of England" is not true. Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, were known for their dissent from the Church of England and often faced persecution for their beliefs. They advocated for religious freedom and equality, which contrasted sharply with the established church's practices.
The Religious Society of Friends (most often called Quakers.)
Running away is a "status offense", meaning that it is the type of offense that you can be prosecuted for only because of your special status (being a minor). Although other options are usually explored first, and often several times, in some states runaways may be incarcerated.
Inca's homes where made from clay bricks and were very sturdy. They often had slanted, grass roofs on their homes.
Dr. Peck refers to Quakers as the original Community Builders...., (my memory is a bit hazy here, help me out...). Quiet (often silent) church services are a part of their tradition.
Runaways affected plantations by decreasing the available labor force, disrupting daily operations, and impacting the profitability of the plantation due to lost productivity. Their escape also often led to increased security measures and stricter discipline for remaining enslaved individuals.
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