The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom
Explore the history of the Underground Railroad, the secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the 19th century.
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The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet will test your understanding of the Underground Railroad.
1. What was the primary goal of the Underground Railroad?
To transport goods between states
To help enslaved people escape to freedom
To establish new trade routes
To explore new territories
2. Who was a famous 'conductor' on the Underground Railroad?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Harriet Tubman
Thomas Jefferson
3. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and .
4. People who helped enslaved individuals on their journey were known as .
5. The Underground Railroad was an actual railroad with trains and tracks.
True
False
6. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it easier for enslaved people to gain their freedom.
True
False
7. Describe at least two dangers faced by enslaved people attempting to escape via the Underground Railroad.
8. Examine the map below, which illustrates routes of the Underground Railroad during the mid-19th century. Based on the map, what geographic patterns can you observe regarding the escape routes?
