Runaway slaves brought minimal belongings such as clothes, food, and sometimes personal items like quilts or family heirlooms on the Underground Railroad. They traveled light to avoid suspicion and traveled quickly to reach freedom.
Most runaway slaves did not become rebels. Many sought refuge in free states, cities, or with sympathetic individuals who helped them evade capture. Some did join the abolitionist movement and actively worked to end slavery, while others kept a low profile to avoid being recaptured.
If a seventeen year old runaway is caught, they may be returned to their parents or placed in a youth shelter or foster care, depending on the circumstances and the laws in place in their specific jurisdiction. Jail would typically be a last resort and is not a common outcome for underage runaways.
When slaves ran away, they risked severe punishment if caught, such as whipping or even death. Slaves who successfully escaped often had to navigate difficult terrain and avoid capture while seeking freedom in the North or Canada via the Underground Railroad. Many found refuge and freedom in these locations, but the journey was dangerous and challenging.
Slaves traveling the Underground Railroad relied on coded songs, signals, and safe houses provided by abolitionists and conductors to avoid getting lost. They also traveled by night and used the North Star as a guide to help navigate their way towards freedom.
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Runaway slaves brought minimal belongings such as clothes, food, and sometimes personal items like quilts or family heirlooms on the Underground Railroad. They traveled light to avoid suspicion and traveled quickly to reach freedom.
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Most runaway slaves did not become rebels. Many sought refuge in free states, cities, or with sympathetic individuals who helped them evade capture. Some did join the abolitionist movement and actively worked to end slavery, while others kept a low profile to avoid being recaptured.
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The theory is if you get punished a number of times you'll eventually stop such actions. When in actuality you learn to avoid getting caught. The only retrospect is figuring out how not to get caught.
In the novel "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen, Alice hides in the corn crib after she is caught helping Nightjohn teach other slaves to read. She goes to the corn crib to hide from the Overseer and avoid punishment for her actions.
They came up with a cunning plan to change the sign. He used his natural cunning to avoid getting caught.
If a seventeen year old runaway is caught, they may be returned to their parents or placed in a youth shelter or foster care, depending on the circumstances and the laws in place in their specific jurisdiction. Jail would typically be a last resort and is not a common outcome for underage runaways.