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After 1850 how far north did fugitive slaves have to travel to reach freedom?
Canada
What was the Underground Railroad?
The underground railroad was an informal network of people who, although in violation of the "Fugitive Slave Act" helped escaped slaves reach freedom in Northern States or Canada.The underground railroad wasn't actually a railroad nor was it underground. It was actually a system where slaves would go from house to house until they could escape to freedom. The underground railroad was an escape route for slaves to travel from safe house to safe house and head to the north.It was an 'underground' organization. That is, it was not publicized, and kept secret from authorities at the time. It was called a railroad, because the way it was organized was akin to the way railroads were run. With various stops along the way (Safe houses) and conductors leading them (Often born-free blacks).Harriet Tubman was a major figure in the history of the underground railroad.The Underground Railroad was used to help slaves in the U.S. escape to states that were free.
Were runaway slaves free once they reach the northern states?
Yes and no. Even though there was institutional slavery, but there was discrimination even in the north. Exslaves also had to be careful because under Fugitive laws they could be considered property and returned to the plantation owners.
What is a system of people working together to help escaping African Americans reach freedom in the north?
The Underground Railroad
How did the north star help end slavery?
The North Star did not help end slavery, but it did help slaves escape. Escaping slaves in the U.S. had to reach the northern states where slavery was illegal. To find their way, they navigated using the north star and the Big Dipper, which points to it.
What was the underground railroad good for?
The effects were to help the slaves reach freedom.
Network of safe houses that helped escaped slaves reach freedom in the northern lands?
underground railroad
What did runaway slaves bring on the underground railroad?
Runaway slaves brought minimal belongings such as clothes, food, and sometimes personal items like quilts or family heirlooms on the Underground Railroad. They traveled light to avoid suspicion and traveled quickly to reach freedom.
Was the underground railroad for a train?
no. the underground railroad was a secret (underground) chain of people who would help slaves reach freedom. the "railroad" part of the underground railroad was simply a way to refer to the chain of people that runaway slaves would stay with.
After 1850 how far north did fugitive slaves have to travel to reach freedom?
Canada
What network did slaves use to reach their freedom?
By cutting the rope off the tree
Why was the Underground Railroad so important?
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.
The network of safe houses that assisted runaway enslaved people was known as what?
Underground Railroad
Where did run away slaves try to get to?
Runaway slaves in the United States often attempted to reach free states in the North, Canada, or other countries where slavery was prohibited. These destinations provided the opportunity for freedom and safety from being captured and returned to their owners.
Was the underground railroad succesful?
Yes, it was. It helped countless people reach freedom.
What means did Harriet Tubman and others use to help slaves reach freedom in the North?
underground railroad
Underground Railroad?
a system of secret routes used by escaping slaves to reach freedom in the North or in Canada
