Twelve Years a Slave Solomon Northup

Question 1

Describe the motives for the men who sell Solomon into slavery?

The men's motive is money.... cash money.

Asked by jeremy v #657104

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/22/2017 9:30 PM

Question 2

Theophilus Freeman was a slave trader in the employ of James Burch. He is responsible for countless kidnappings that result is southern slave sales. Solomon Northrup is one of Freeman's victims.

Asked by miranda c #646012

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/1/2017 2:15 PM

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Question 3

How did the Jim Crow lawa affect slaves' life?

I'm sorry, the Jim Crow Laws were actually passed after slavery was ended. Thus, they did not "affect" the lives of slaves. Are you sure you've posted your question correctly.

Asked by jakayda w #641516

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/21/2017 9:47 PM

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