What was the Underground Railroad and what did it do?

Answer 1

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor was it a railroad. It was a secret route which was used by white and black abolitionists to free slaves. The abolitionists were called conductors. They led the slaves to the North or Canada. In between the route, there would be stations where slaves could eat and rest. The stations are either home's of abolitionists, churches or even caves. They sometimes used code words to talk to each other, like "heaven" would be the North or Canada. There were many conductors, like John P. Parker and Harriet Tubman. This was a dangerous journey and some slaves have been killed and some have been returned to their owners. More than 30,000 people were freed through this secret route and 500-1000 slaves were killed

Answer 2

The Underground Railroad was a secret network of people who helped enslaved individuals escape from bondage in the United States during the 19th century. It consisted of a series of safe houses and routes that provided a way for slaves to travel to free states or Canada. The Underground Railroad played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement and helped thousands of enslaved people reach freedom.