What deterred many slaves from attempting to escape?

Many of the slaves' family members were often on the same plantation. Their masters were required to reward them for good behavior. Also, many slaves did not have the necessary skills to survive off the plantation.

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The consequences if they were to get caught.

Explanation:

If they were to get caught they would get beaten or stripped while being hung on a tree.

according to worldatlas.com, the u.s. has an 86% literacy rate.

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.