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There were patrols very where looking for these slaves. The second amendment to the constitution actually was added to allow these patrols especially in the southern or slave states. They were call militias. Every male had to belong to them, no excuses. Slaves were very valuable and letting them escape would not be a good example to those who stayed behind. If they did not have a 'pass' that allowed them off their plantation, they would be punished severely if not out right killed. There were many more slaves than owners and a they had to be closely controlled. The escaped slave was hunted and many didn't get very far.

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Why did slaves get branded?

Slaves were branded because it helped slave owners indentify the slaves, also because slaves often ranaway, if they were caught by slave patrol they would be brought back to the correct slave owner based on the number imprinted on their skin (usually their palm).


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.


Why do you think some slave owners offered a reward for the runnawy slaves?

Slave owners offered rewards for runaway slaves to incentivize others to help capture and return them, as well as to deter other slaves from attempting to escape. It was also a way for slave owners to exert control and maintain power over their enslaved population.


Why do you think some slaves owners offered a reward for the runaway slave?

Slave owners offered rewards for runaway slaves as a way to incentivize others to capture and return the slaves, protecting their investment. The rewards also sent a message to other slaves that escape attempts would not be tolerated, serving as a deterrent. It was a way for slave owners to maintain control and prevent uprisings.


Why did slaves get killed or whipped?

The slaves attempted to achieve amelioration (getting better conditions for themselves) because they had very harsh conditions and abuse. they could have also been rebelling to gain freedom or it could be that because some slave masters were extremely evil and barbaric that they were punished for minor offences such as answering back to a slave master or slave driver.

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Why did slaves get branded?

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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.


Why did slave owners not want their slaves to learn?

Because if they did learn, they learn how to rebel. then the might rebel and escape.


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Was he involved in trying to stage the slave uprising against the plantation/slave owners?Following in the footsteps of Chris( the slave who organized the greatest revolt against the white plantation owners)


Why were slaves not allowed to gather in large groups?

Slave owners feared they would escape or revolt in large groups.


Why do you think some slave owners offered a reward for the runnawy slaves?

Slave owners offered rewards for runaway slaves to incentivize others to help capture and return them, as well as to deter other slaves from attempting to escape. It was also a way for slave owners to exert control and maintain power over their enslaved population.