answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The Underground Railroad contributed to the Civil War as a dramatic protest action against slavery. Established in the early 1800's, the Underground Railroad helped thousands of slaves to escape bondage.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

The underground railroad helped the slaves get to freedom in Canada. If there was no Underground railroad there would still be slaves today.
It starts in 1810 and ends in1850

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

The Underground Railroad was important because it helped enslaved African Americans reach the North where they could expirence freedom.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

it helped a larger percentage of slaves escape slavery.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Because, If the head Massa's knew about it, The slaves would not be successful.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

it was used to help slaves escape

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was the Underground Railroad so important?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why was secrecy even among the underground railroad workers so important?

it was so important because the workers of the underground railroad wanted to be safe from slave owners.That is why the slaves ran away from there slave owners.


Who were important people in the underground railroad?

Important people involved in the underground railroad were, Harriet Tubman, and Henry "box" Brown. those are some important people involved.


Why was Nat Turner important to the underground railroad?

Nat Turner wasn't exactly important to the underground railroad. He started a slave revolt, which could have affected it, but he himself wasn't important.


Is Harriet Tubman important?

yes she is definitely important she is in charge of the underground railroad


Why was David Walker important during the Underground Railroad?

he did it in the mouth


The most important leader of the underground railroad was?

Harriet Tubman


What did Harriett Tubman believe to be important?

she belived the underground railroad


Who were some important people in the underground railroad and what did they do?

... :) White people


Did people who were not involve in the underground railroad know about the underground railroad?

Yes they did and that is why it was so amazingly secrative. Yes because some of the whites helped the slaves get to freedom by using the Underground Railroad.


What is a good thesis statement for the underground railroad?

The Underground Railroad was a passage to freedom for thousands of slaves that changed our ancestors' lives. The Underground Railroad led thousands of slaves to freedom in the North. The Underground Railroad was an important aspect of the issue of slavery during the civil war. Hope one of these works for you :)


Was the Underground Railroad underground?

No it is known as the underground railroad as it was hidden from sight


Why were quilts important in Tennessee?

The quilts were inbedded with codes for the Underground Railroad.