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you are a slave in 1850 in maryland another slave approached you and has asked you to run away and try to escape to freedom will you go? explain your answer and discuss the potential consequences of your decision

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Answer:

Yes, I would.

Step-by-step explanation:

There is a great risk from running away.

Going with another slave has some pros and cons, mainly:

Cons: need more food, louder

Pros: shared knowledge, bigger fighting force

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Answer:

Yes,

Step-by-step explanation:

I would take any chance I have to break free from harsh labor.

I would also have to be wise and think what if they catch me, what will happen then.. will they kill me, whip me, or make me do double labor, I would go for it and try to break free.

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