If there are nearly 4,000,000 slaves in the United States, why did only 100,000 escape along the railroad?

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2 January, 15:35

If there are nearly 4,000,000 slaves in the United States, why did only 100,000 escape along the railroad?

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Miley Clayton · Answer 1

Slavery was a very repressive system. Escaping from slavery was very difficult and the Underground Railroad could accommodate only so many people.

Explanation: Enslaved people were considered valuable property, so owners took precautions and prevented runaways as much as possible