The Underground Railroad: A Path to Freedom
Explore the history, key figures, and methods of the Underground Railroad, a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
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The Underground Railroad: A Path to Freedom
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?
To transport goods between states.
To help enslaved people escape to freedom.
To establish new trade routes.
To organize political protests.
2. Who was a prominent conductor on the Underground Railroad, known for her bravery and numerous rescue missions?
Clara Barton
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Rosa Parks
3. The Underground Railroad was a network of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape into free states and Canada.
4. People who helped guide freedom seekers were called .
5. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it easier for enslaved people to gain their freedom.
True
False
6. The term 'Underground Railroad' referred to an actual railway system.
True
False
7. Describe two methods used by freedom seekers to travel on the Underground Railroad.
8. Explain the significance of safe houses and 'stations' in the operation of the Underground Railroad.
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