World War I had a tremendous impact on women. They assumed many of the jobs left behind by men who were drafted to fight in the war. Women worked in all industries from farms to factories. Despite their prevalence in industry, they did not make wages comparable to men. After the war ended, many women returned to domestic roles previously occupied prior to the work. The war fostered a new sense of independence and responsibility for women.
According to the US Census the number of slaves reported as fugitives in free states in 1850 was 1,011. That number represented 1 in 3,165 slaves. The annual loss to slaveholders had increased over the years which was exacerbated by the north’s reluctance to return runaways. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 replaced the weakened fugitive Slave Act of 1793 which faced increased resistance from northern states. The new act added provisions for harsher punishment and fines for those who interfered in the capture of a runaway slave as well as gave incentives to those who captured escapees.
They made most of there money growing crops such as tabbacco, cotton, and lumber.
They had a lot of sacrifices
