Many Free Blacks in the North That Had Escaped Slavery

question 54

True/False

Many free blacks in the North that had escaped slavery by running away fled to Canada to avoid being caught and brought back to the South under the Fugitive Slave Act.

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Definitions:

Zero-Coupon Bond

A debt security that does not pay interest (coupon) but is traded at a deep discount, rendering profit at maturity when the bond is redeemed for its face value.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, considering all payments of interest and principal and the time value of money.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, typically the value printed on the certificate, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Treasury Bond

Long-term government debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with maturity periods typically ranging from 20 to 30 years, considered low-risk investments.