1. The Underground Railroad
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2. The Underground Railroad
Began in the 1830s
Was NOT a real railroad
It was a series of routes and safe houses used by escaping slaves.
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3. The Underground Railroad
It was a network of people who helped slaves escape to the North and to Canada.
Rescued 100,000 slaves from the South
Not run by a single person
The 'conductors' helped guide the ‘passengers’ to freedom
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4. The Pieces of the Underground Railroad
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5. Stations The Underground Railroad Escape from Slavery
Stations on the Underground Railroad were known safe houses
A safe house owner was called a “stationmaster”
Safe houses provided a hot meal & a place to rest on the long journey.
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6. Quilt Codes
Those trying to escape to freedom could not speak of such things so secret symbols were created.
Secrets: Signs & Symbols
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7. ‘Conductor’ on the Underground Railroad Civil Rights Activist
Harriet Tubman
Biography
‘Conductor’ on the Underground Railroad
Civil Rights Activist
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8. Conclusion
The Underground Railroad helped many slaves escape to freedom.
Those who wanted to abolish slavery risked their safety and lives to help escaping slaves.