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How long did it take for slaves to escape?
It took slaves an average of 15 months to escape if they started at the beginning of the Underground Railroad. The escape route was 234 miles long.
Where were African slaves were shipped to the Americas mostly to which two countries?
Brazil; the Caribbean
From which states did most slaves escape and why?
kentuck
Why slaves tried to escape?
Slaves tried to escape so that they could obtain their freedom. They were treated poorly and worked very hard and many tried to escape to become free men and women.
How did the slaves find their way to escape?
Slaves travelled by night and followed the North Star.
Who helped slaves escape to freedom?
It was Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves escape.
What two countries were settled by freed slaves?
There were 2 countries in Africa that were havens for freed slaves. These 2 countries were Liberia and Sierra Leone.
What did Sojourner Truth do for the slaves?
Helped slaves escape the South.
What time did slaves escape?
They normally wanted to escape at night.
What were two things slave owners feared?
Slave rebellions and escape attempts were two things that slave owners feared, as they posed a threat to their control over their slaves and their way of life. They also feared the loss of property if slaves were to successfully escape or rebel.
How long did it take for slaves to escape?
It took slaves an average of 15 months to escape if they started at the beginning of the Underground Railroad. The escape route was 234 miles long.
Where were African slaves were shipped to the Americas mostly to which two countries?
Brazil; the Caribbean
Was it possible for slaves to escape?
yes
How the did slaves planned for their escape?
Ask them (:
How many slaves did William Still help escape?
William still helped upto 60 slaves escape to Canada a month
How many whippings do slaves get if they try to escape?
if slaves try to escape in any way they received at least over 25-75 whippings
What were people called if they helped the slaves escape?
People who helped slaves escape were often referred to as conductors or stationmasters on the Underground Railroad.
