Please rewrite. To answer your question time and place is needed. Slaves have been part of man's history for thousands of years.
yes
A person whose business was catching escaped slaves to return them to their owners was called a "slave catcher."
estimates range between 10 and 28 million
Runaway slaves always went to the states in the north, with many going as far north as Canada. They couldn't stay in the south after running, because if caught, it was usually a death sentence for them.
they had people on the look out for kidnappers and would often run as far as possible to get away from being caught
2,000
yes
no because some were afraid tht they would get caught trying to help the run away slaves
slave hunters
they know they might be caught and will be punished.
Abolitionists who were caught with slaves could face fines, imprisonment, or even violence from pro-slavery groups or individuals. In some cases, they risked their lives to assist escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
If Harriet Tubman had been caught helping slaves, she would have faced legal repercussions, such as fines, imprisonment, or even violent punishment. However, she was never caught during her many missions to rescue slaves along the Underground Railroad.
They would get killed.
A big percentage
Runaway slaves who are caught escaping may face punishment in the form of physical abuse, imprisonment, or being returned to their owners. The severity of the consequences would typically depend on the laws and attitudes towards slavery in the region where they are caught.
Slaves historically escaped at night to minimize the risk of being caught and to take advantage of the cover of darkness.
People who were caught helping runaway slaves faced severe consequences, such as imprisonment, fines, or physical punishment. Many were also subject to public humiliation and ostracism from their communities.