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If they tried to escape in the day there slave masters would see them and call for help to catch the slave

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Q: Why did slaves wait to escape at night?
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What time did slaves escape?

They normally wanted to escape at night.


How did the slaves find their way to escape?

Slaves travelled by night and followed the North Star.


Why did slaves wait for a rainy day to escape?

Maybe it was harder for dogs (bloodhounds) to track them in the rain.


What time of day do slaves escape?

Slaves historically escaped at night to minimize the risk of being caught and to take advantage of the cover of darkness.


Who helped slaves escape to freedom?

It was Harriet Tubman who helped the slaves escape.


Did American slaves retire?

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What night of the week did Tubman use to help slaves escape and why?

Sunday because that was the only day that slaves had off and their masters were in church with their families so there wasnt really anyone to watch the slaves.


When did the slaves escape from the underground railroad?

Slaves escaped from the south using the underground railroad during any season. The most common times were at night, or early morning, in winter-spring.


What did Sojourner Truth do for the slaves?

Helped slaves escape the South.


When was Night Slaves created?

Night Slaves was created in 1970.


How long did it take for slaves to escape?

It took slaves an average of 15 months to escape if they started at the beginning of the Underground Railroad. The escape route was 234 miles long.


Was it possible for slaves to escape?

yes