Asked by Galina Emmerich on Apr 24, 2024
The respective Canadian and Mexican governments regularly returned escaped slaves to southern slaveholders.
Canadian
Pertaining to Canada or its people, culture, or characteristics.
Mexican Governments
Refers to the various forms of government and leadership that have ruled over Mexico throughout its history, from pre-colonial civilizations to the modern federal republic.
Escaped Slaves
Individuals who fled from slavery to seek freedom, often through networks like the Underground Railroad.
- Understand the dynamics of slave life, including family continuity, the impact of the fugitive slave phenomenon, and methods of resistance.
- Assess the relationship between slavery and political, social, and economic factors, including the cotton industry and debates on the morality and future of slavery.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamics of slave life, including family continuity, the impact of the fugitive slave phenomenon, and methods of resistance.
- Assess the relationship between slavery and political, social, and economic factors, including the cotton industry and debates on the morality and future of slavery.