M L 250 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Fugitive Slave Clause, United States Constitution
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Slaves from india are being brought to the new world. 1619 first african slaves in british colonies african slaves were in original 13 colonies. 1776 beginning of revolutionary war, signing of declaration of. 1865 congress passes the 13th amendment, abolishing slavery in. America: 3/5 compromise: it addresses whether and how slaves should be counted for the purpose of determining the number of representatives in congress. The fugitive slave clause: it provided that escaped slaves would be returned to those who claimed ownership. Slaves were seen as property: about 28. 5% of the population was enslaved. 706 of 809 held fewer than ten slaves. 102 ten or more slaves: the daughters of newsom did nothing to help celia. They either looked at her as a temptress or accepted their father"s power over her. Possible motivations: they depended on their father for a lot, didn"t want to believe these events were occurring: mr. powell, his neighbor, newsom"s daughters & sons, go to.
