What did slaves sometimes follow when they started out on their journey north?

The slaves sometimes followed the Northern Star which was in the constellation Big Bear(Big Dipper)

Explanation:

the act of deciding on matters of the economy. economic decision making is routinely conducted by finance ministers, economic advisors, heads of major central banks and business leaders and can have profound effects on a major economy.

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