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They were often mistreated, and were forced to work nights and days on end, as well as being whipped or treated with some other punishment if they refused to work. Also, the slaves couldn't practice their own religion, and many were separated from their family members.

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Why did the slaves have to live with their owners why couldn't they live sepret?

Slaves were forced to live with their owners as a means of control and to ensure that they were constantly available to work. Separating them would have made it harder for owners to monitor and exploit their labor. Additionally, living with their owners allowed for easier surveillance and suppression of any potential rebellions or escape attempts.


Why did slaves choose to run away?

Slaves ran away to escape the harsh conditions and abuse they faced on plantations, to seek freedom and better opportunities elsewhere, and to reunite with family members who had been separated from them. The desire for autonomy and liberty were strong motivating factors for many slaves who chose to flee.


Did slaves chose to runaway or did other slaves pick them?

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.


What are the methods used by both male and female slaves to resist slavery?

They would poison their masters, they would inflict damage upon tools and themselves to avoid working properly, they pretend to not understand their masters order, they would mock their master in a song and dance, linger during work, run away and settle in mountainous and frosted areas(eg.the maroons in Jamaica and they attempt murder on their masters as well as practise suicide and infanticide.But if they do run away ,police will be on the watch and is eager to ask questions to a slave.poisoningrevoltstrikeriduculemarronageillness


How did slaves try to maintain a sense of community?

Slaves maintained a sense of community through family ties, religious practices, storytelling, music, and shared experiences of resistance and survival. They also created tight-knit social networks within plantations or communities to offer support and solidarity.

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Where did slaves run away to get out of slavery?

The slaves would run to the North, or if they could, would try to make it to Canada.


Did all the abolitionists support all the underground railroad?

no because some were afraid tht they would get caught trying to help the run away slaves


Why slaves runway from plantation?

They were SLAVES and forced to work. They were considered property. I would run away too.


Why did the slave get paid?

they would still get payed because if they didn't the slaves would run away.


Did slaves steal stuff before they run away?

Which slaves and when?


What happened if slaves tried to run away?

If slaves tried ran away or tried to make an attempt to run away, they would be punished . Most people say they were whipped or were not fed food for days or had to do more work around the area.


Why did they use slaves instead of people from prison?

The pro prisoners could run away and the slaves would be more so cooperate cooperative.


Who were the people who were looking out for run away slaves?

The over sears went after run away slaves during the slave trade and the penalty was sometimes death


Why Slaves travel at night?

Yes the slaves run away in the night.


Why did slaves stay with there slave master?

If they ran away they would be hunted down, returned, and punished. Some DID run away, but most were recaptured.


Why did slaves not run away?

Slaves faced severe consequences such as violence, torture, and death if they were caught running away. Additionally, they often lacked resources, knowledge of the area, and support network needed to successfully escape. Furthermore, slave patrols and laws made it difficult for slaves to find safe refuge.


How did run away slaves survive?

Using the undergound railroad which was a system for slaves to be led to freedom