Asked by Shane 2Wavyy on Apr 24, 2024
Discuss the fugitive slave and the different types of escaping (permanent and temporary). How did whites in the North and South react to runaways? What role did the Underground Railroad play?
Fugitive Slave
A term used historically to describe enslaved people who escaped from bondage in an effort to gain freedom, often facing harsh laws if caught.
Escaping
The act of breaking free from restraint or confinement, often used in contexts such as escaping from slavery or prison.
Underground Railroad
A network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century, used by African-American slaves to escape into free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists.
- Gain insight into the living conditions of slaves, taking into account the importance of family bonds, the implications of escape attempts, and various forms of rebellion.
- Evaluate the connection between slavery and its impact on political, social, and economic aspects, focusing on the cotton industry and discussions concerning the ethics and eventual fate of slavery.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the living conditions of slaves, taking into account the importance of family bonds, the implications of escape attempts, and various forms of rebellion.
- Evaluate the connection between slavery and its impact on political, social, and economic aspects, focusing on the cotton industry and discussions concerning the ethics and eventual fate of slavery.