Hadden - In Times of Tranquility: Everyday Slave Patrols

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What was one reason free blacks or fugitive slaves tried to limit nighttime contact with bondsmen?

To find work opportunities

To improve their chances of escaping

To avoid patroller brutality (correct)

To form stronger communities

What was the primary action taken by patrollers when capturing runaways in urban settings?

They released them immediately

They set them free if they had no papers

They handed them over to local law enforcement

They sent them to the guardhouse until reclaimed by their masters (correct)

What evasive tactic did slaves use to throw patrollers off their scent?

They hid in nearby trees

They disguised themselves as patrollers

They stayed indoors during the night

They used turpentine or manure on their feet (correct)

Which of the following statements about patroller interactions with slaves is incorrect?

Runaway slaves were rarely successful in escaping from patrollers. Signup and view all the answers

What form of transportation did slave patrols primarily use in rural areas?

Horseback Signup and view all the answers

What was the main disadvantage of the patrols using horses?

Loud noise Signup and view all the answers

What was a common objective of slave patrols?

To discover slaves away from their cabins without permission Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did the patrols have over the slaves when pursuing them?

Ability to cover more distance quickly Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary activity of slave patrols during peaceful times?

Searching plantations for runaways Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for increased patrol activity during weeknights?

Rumors of unrest or insurrection detected Signup and view all the answers

How did the workload of slaves during the week influence patroller activities?

It limited the opportunities for slaves to wander, reducing encounters. Signup and view all the answers

What was observed about the number of slaves caught on weeknight rides compared to weekends?

More slaves were typically caught on weeknights than weekends. Signup and view all the answers

What did the district's patrol committee provide to the patrollers at the start of their duties?

Explicit instructions on patrol strategies Signup and view all the answers

During which time frame were the patrollers more likely to encounter slaves according to the patrol records?

Primarily during Sundays due to fewer restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason the patrollers resorted to stationary patrolling?

It was more effective to observe specific areas Signup and view all the answers

What common strategy did patrollers use during their surveillance efforts?

Utilizing weapons for intimidation Signup and view all the answers

What could contribute to the chaos during the encounter between the patrollers and the fleeing slaves?

The dark conditions leading to mistaken identities Signup and view all the answers

Hadden - In Times of Tranquility: Everyday Slave Patrols

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