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Slaves who escaped were often referred to as fugitives, runaways, or freedom seekers. Some escaped slaves were also called maroons, particularly those who formed independent communities in remote areas.
Escaped slaves were often called fugitives, runaway slaves, or freedom seekers. They sought refuge and safety in places where they could live freely away from their owners.
Approximately 20 slaves escaped successfully during the Stono Rebellion in 1739.
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were caught in free states. It mandated citizens to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves, and imposed fines or imprisonment on those who aided escaped slaves.
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No, escaped slaves should not be returned to their owners. Slavery is a violation of basic human rights and freedom, and individuals have the right to seek freedom from such oppression. Returning escaped slaves would perpetuate the cycle of exploitation and deny them their right to autonomy and self-determination.