on, "white folk," never needed to use his or her own hands to accomplish what was needed (Hamilton, 102). If a person wanted to flout his wealth, that person would purchase more slaves. Slave ownership was a sign of luxury, it was being in the upper class. Although lower classes also owned slaves, they could not afford as many as the upper classes.
             The commonality of slavery was accepted, and it was set forth as a part of every day life. Therefore slavery was popular and encouraged. Quakers in the south believed differently; they felt it was their obligation to help those who were slaves. They were ostracized because of their views on slavery were not accepted. The first efforts of the Underground Railroad began when the Quakers took action. They entered into the market of purchasing slaves, began to purchase slaves, and set them free.
             In the north, however, views on slavery were quite different. Slavery was slowly disappearing in the north, although it was still apparent. Slave trade had been abolished and the owners of slaves were usually ve
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