Slavery
Example of Setup for Weebly Project
Restrictions:
- Could not own property
- Slave codes controlled all aspects of life
Life of Slave:
- Worked from sunrise to sunset
- Most worked in fields but some worked in masters home
Who helped them overcome slavery:
- Underground Railroad was a system/network of people, places, that led to freedom
When did slavery begin:
- Slavery has always been in our world history, even in ancient times
Where would slaves escape to:
- Canada was the ultimate safe place due to the harsh Fugitive Slave Law that was passed in 1850 which forced the return of runaway slaves back to South from a Northern state
Importance to the South:
- Cotton was a cash crop which was exported to all parts of the world
- Cotton was used in the northern textile mills
Example of Setup for Weebly Project
Restrictions:
- Could not own property
- Slave codes controlled all aspects of life
Life of Slave:
- Worked from sunrise to sunset
- Most worked in fields but some worked in masters home
Who helped them overcome slavery:
- Underground Railroad was a system/network of people, places, that led to freedom
When did slavery begin:
- Slavery has always been in our world history, even in ancient times
Where would slaves escape to:
- Canada was the ultimate safe place due to the harsh Fugitive Slave Law that was passed in 1850 which forced the return of runaway slaves back to South from a Northern state
Importance to the South:
- Cotton was a cash crop which was exported to all parts of the world
- Cotton was used in the northern textile mills