they had people on the look out for kidnappers and would often run as far as possible to get away from being caught
Because the institution of slavery was at risk. If slaves were taken away, they wouldn't have the free labor they needed to run their plantations.
the north's views on slavery were ngative and they wanted it abolished. that is why slaves went to the north when they ran away.
Working slow downs, sabotaging equipment, runnning away.
- so they wont run away
many slaves had been trying to run away even though they get beat. the slaves start not to care if they get beat. then the owners started losing control of the slaves. then Abraham Lincoln said there is no more slavery
run away, broke equipment for slow, and some poisoned food
they had people on the look out for kidnappers and would often run as far as possible to get away from being caught
they had people on the look out for kidnappers and would often run as far as possible to get away from being caught
slaves had to run tored the north star to get free
because the news had to spread round to every master and slave so then slaves started to run away
Everyone has courage in them, and maybe some of the more rebellious and defiant slaves realized enough was enough!
Which slaves and when?
Because the institution of slavery was at risk. If slaves were taken away, they wouldn't have the free labor they needed to run their plantations.
Slaves may run away due to harsh treatment, desire for freedom, to be with loved ones, or seeking better opportunities. Running away was a dangerous act with severe consequences, but it was seen as a way to assert their humanity and fight against the oppression of slavery.
Runaway slaves in the United States often attempted to reach free states in the North, Canada, or other countries where slavery was prohibited. These destinations provided the opportunity for freedom and safety from being captured and returned to their owners.
Levi Coffin was not a slave, he was a northern abolinishist who was very active in the undergroun railroad, which was a clandistian operation that helped run-away slaves make their way to freedom. Levi was known as a conductor. He helped to hide run-away slaves and also helped to transpor them to safe areas.