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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.
The slavery law passed in 1850 was called the Fugitive Slave Act. It required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were found in free states.
An escaped slave who was caught and returned to slavery was known as a fugitive slave. These individuals were often pursued by slave catchers and faced considerable risks in their quest for freedom. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it a legal requirement for escaped slaves to be returned to their owners, further heightening the challenges faced by those seeking to escape.
A slave who escaped was referred to as a fugitive or runaway slave.
The Fugitive Slave Act required that runaway slaves be returned to their owners, regardless of where they were found. This strengthened the institution of slavery by allowing slave owners to reclaim their "property" even if they had escaped to free states. The act also imposed harsh penalties on those who aided escaped slaves, further enforcing pro-slavery sentiments.
Frederick Douglass was a freed slave. He escaped slavery and went on to become a prominent abolitionist, writer, and speaker.