The person who made the slaves work was typically referred to as the slave owner or slaveholder. They held legal ownership of the enslaved individuals and enforced labor through coercion or threat of punishment.
Some slave owners traded slaves for goods, including sugar, as a form of payment or exchange. Slaves were often treated as commodities and could be sold or traded for various goods depending on the specific circumstances and agreements made by the owner.
Both scenarios occurred. Sometimes slaves made the decision to run away on their own, seeking freedom and escaping the harsh conditions of slavery. In other cases, groups of slaves worked together to plan escapes, providing support and companionship to one another.
House slaves typically wore better quality clothing made from nicer fabrics compared to field slaves, who wore more practical and durable clothing suited for working in the fields. House slaves often had better access to more varied and higher quality food compared to field slaves, who typically received simpler and less varied meals to sustain them during their physically demanding work.
The six southern states with the largest areas where slaves made up more than 50% of the population were South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Yes her job was to lead the people in the Undergroung Railroad. She was the conductor in the Underground railroad. She was a spy. scout and a cook for the Union Army.
In the book Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Harriet made the trips to save slaves and bring them to Canada or somewhere in the northern states.
so the slaves could escape
the underground railroad
By foot, it is about 550 miles to St. Catherine's in Canada from Philadelphia. It is amazing that Harriet Tubman made this journey (and more) many times in order to escort slaves to Canada via the "Underground Railroad."
harriet Tubman was a "conductor" on the underground railroad she freed many slaves and also worked as a nurse
She led the slaves out of slavery and she made History by using the underground railroad.
many northerners learned about slavery by personal contact with slaves.
The Underground Railroad was a secret travel network for slaves in the 1800s. It was not an actual train, but rather a series of secret safe routes and safe houses. Some people agreed to hide slaves in their houses along the way, and some even transported them in wagons and such. The slaves were trying to escape to free states (states which didn't have slavery) and Canada, where slavery was illegal. One important person who helped this operation was Harriet Tubman. She was a former slave who made 13 trips back and forth on the "railroad" to lead others to freedom.
Many escaped slaves fled to Canada in the 1850s primarily due to the promise of freedom and the absence of slave laws. The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 in the United States made it increasingly dangerous for escaped slaves, as it mandated the return of escaped slaves to their owners and imposed penalties on those assisting them. Canada, with its strong anti-slavery stance and established networks like the Underground Railroad, offered a safe haven for those seeking to escape the brutality of slavery. Additionally, Canada’s legal framework did not recognize slavery, providing a more secure environment for former slaves.
He wanted to bring the people of Canada closer together. So he built a railroad that stretched across Canada. This railroad made it easier to trade goods and travel.
she helped 300 slaves to safety and made the under ground railroad. -Cassie newman:D