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What contribution did the slaves make upon themselves?
They fought to make themselves free?
Why slaves tried to escape?
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.
Who tried to seize armony at harper's ferry to free slaves?
John Brown
How did Lincoln feel about slavery?
He did not like it. He thought it was wrong and tried to free as many slaves as possible.
What abolittionist who tried to free slaves be seizing control of a federal building at Harper's Ferry?
John Brown
Who were the black activists?
Black activists were the ones that tried to free all the slaves around the world. They were goodys :)
What is the cause of slave owners tried to prevent slaves from gathering and meeting with one another?
because the slaves can make plans to rebel against their owners, and try and get free.
What is the cause of slave owners tried to prevent slaves from gathering and meeting from one another?
because the slaves can make plans to rebel against their owners, and try and get free.
Why did slaves want to fight in the Civil War?
Slaves naturally wanted to fight against the people who had enslaved them, in order to free themselves and to bring an end to slavery.
Who was an abolitionist who sought to free the slaves in the US by force?
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.
Were all African-Americans slaves?
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.
Why did slaves try to escape from their owners?
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.
