On the Plantation
The place where slaves are sold
What is the Slave Market?
They were called passengers or baggage.
What did the slaves call themselves?
During the 1800's they would spread messages through books and newspapers.
Where would people working against slavery spread their messages?
Canada abolished slavery.
Where was slavery abolished in 1833?
They lived together in small cabins.
Who and where did the slaves live?
Guided or transported slaves to the next station.
What are Conductors?
To help slaves escape.
Why did brave people provide shelter?
They transported raw materials, goods, and people faster and easier before.
What did trains transport?
Overseers
In American colonies, who did plantation owners hire to manage the slaves in the fields?
They gave money, food, and clothes to fugitive slaves
What are Stockholders?
Stationmasters usually hid slaves in attics, basements, or barns.
Where were slaves hidden?
The act required citizens to return any runaway slaves.
What was the Fugitive Act?
They can be sold if their owner dies or if they needed more money.
Being sold was a constant fear among slaves. When can the slaves be sold?
Dogs couldn't track scent in the water.
Runaway slaves often traveled by rivers and streams. Why were rivers safer than roads?
To safely carry runaways between safe houses.
What were horse-drawn wagons used for?
Slaves who reached freedom were starting a new life in an unknown land.
What was the biggest challenge facing fugitive slaves?
Wealthing growing crops include; tobacco, rice, and sugar.
Which crops were being grown by the plantation owners?
They used the Big Dipper and Little Dipper to located the North Star. The brightest star in the night sky, the North Star guided runaway slaves to the North.
How did Runaway slaves use the stars to find their way out?
To signal it was safe to cross the Ohio River to his home.
What is the candle in the window represent?
Textiles include yarn, cotton, and fabric
What did factories produce?