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Runaway slaves who were caught were returned to their "owners," who could punish them in what ways they chose, including whipping, beating, branding, and other pretty horrible punishments.
If they ran away frequently enough and their owners felt they'd not stop, their ultimate punishment could be death and used as a lesson to scare other slaves into not running away.
There is a link below to an article on fugitive slaves.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause they werent paid for their labor and they where takin against their own will from their home
also they could of been abused,constantly called names and picked on alot and wanted to get away from that.
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∙ 12y agoYes they did because they were treated so increadably cruely it was unbelievable they were worked to death and starved to death so no wonder they tried to escape.
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∙ 11y agobecause they were punished by their master.
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How long did it take slaves to escape?
When slaves escaped their owners and plantations, it took a lot of planning. When the slave did escape it took anywhere from several weeks to several months.
What did most rich southern planter do with their wealth?
C.They put it back into their plantations and bought slaves.
What was it important to spanish colonists that their colonists slaves did not know the terrain of the land?
So that their slaves are less likely to escape.
Who worked on southern plantations?
The field work on Southern plantations was done almost exclusively by slaves. These plantations often consisted of cotton, rice, indigo, and tobacco and were very labor intensive.
What did men slaves do?
they worked on plantations
Who were the people who helped slaves escape from the plantations?
Harriet Tubman
Factors which prevented slaves from escaping from the plantations?
Slave owners instilled fear into slaves. They would use harsh punishment and death as an example to prevent slaves from trying to escape the plantations.
What are the codes used in slave songs?
They were used to tell the other slaves how to escape from the plantations.
How long did it take slaves to escape?
When slaves escaped their owners and plantations, it took a lot of planning. When the slave did escape it took anywhere from several weeks to several months.
Why were slaves not taught to read during the civil war?
They thought that if the slaves knew how to read, then they would be smarter, and escape. Then they'd have to work on their plantations all by themselves.
What did most rich southern planter do with their wealth?
C.They put it back into their plantations and bought slaves.
What was it important to spanish colonists that their colonists slaves did not know the terrain of the land?
So that their slaves are less likely to escape.
What is true about Barbados settlers in Carolina?
They brought their slaves and ideas for plantations.
How were slaves controlled on plantations?
Slaves never existed.
Who work in plantations?
slaves
How did the slaves get on the plantations?
Many were brought from Africa and sold at slave auctions. Others were born to slaves already on the plantations.
What statement is true about Barbados settlers in Carolina?
They brought their slaves and ideas for plantations.
