How Did Slavery Start To Be Avoided

During the time of slavery there were many people who tried in various ways to help end this horrible action, but when they tried the government kept shutting them down and dismissing their thoughts and ideas. During this time the people who tried to help the slaves would risk their lives and the well being of their families just to stand up for what they thought was right. There were many laws put past parliament, slaves were treated unfairly and that led to escape attempts, and many people also tried to help the slaves escape and be set free.
First many acts were written out to be put past parliament but they at first failed because the government refused to listen to what the people thought was best for everyone, including the slaves. For example the first bill was put past parliament in 1791 to get
One of the most risky things that people would do in order to help the slaves would be to participate in the Underground Railroad. This is were slaves would be hidden in people's homes beneath floorboards, or behind walls so that way they would have a safe place to eat and sleep until it was clear enough to move onto the next house that participated in the Underground Railroad (Crew). Slaves would continue going from house to house every chance they got, hoping they would not get caught and that they would eventually make it back up to a slave free state. Although many awful things could happen to the families of the people that helped the slaves go through the Underground Railroad the most common punishments were heavy fines, their property got taken, and they could be sent to