LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENT IMPORTANT FIGURES IN THE FIGHT TO END SLAVERY
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Question
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What were common punishments for runaway slaves who were caught?
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They were sent to jail
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They were hung
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They were sold to another slave owner
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Their heels, or achilles tendons would be cut
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If runaways were caught, they would be physically punished, usually by whipping, and might be made to wear chains or handcuffs to prevent them from running again.
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