Some tried to run away.
They fought to make themselves free?
Slaves tried to escape so that they could obtain their freedom. They were treated poorly and worked very hard and many tried to escape to become free men and women.
John Brown
He did not like it. He thought it was wrong and tried to free as many slaves as possible.
John Brown
Black activists were the ones that tried to free all the slaves around the world. They were goodys :)
because the slaves can make plans to rebel against their owners, and try and get free.
because the slaves can make plans to rebel against their owners, and try and get free.
Slaves naturally wanted to fight against the people who had enslaved them, in order to free themselves and to bring an end to slavery.
John Brown - he tried to arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion. Brown's attempt failed and he was hanged for treason in December of 1859.
Not all African Americans were slaves. Many were free African Americans while others were so light in their skin color so they could pass as a white. Some free African Americans owned slaves themselves.
Slaves tried to escape from their owners to seek freedom, improve their living conditions, reunite with family, and avoid the harsh treatment and abuse often experienced under slavery. By escaping, they hoped to establish a better life for themselves.