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Prior to the US Civil War, the Underground Railroad was a network of ex-slaves, abolitionists, and Southern sympathizers who helped escaped slaves get to the free states and to Canada. Because many were pursued by their slavemasters, the operation was highly secret (underground). People who were against slavery helped by guiding them between safe locations in the countryside (stations), and gave them food, clothing, and places to stay while fleeing.
Ex-slaves such as Harriet Tubman were the "conductors" who guided the escapees as they made their way to the North. Tubman was so resented by the slavemasters in Maryland that they offered $40,000 (an incredible sum then) for her capture.
The purpose was to get slaves away from their masters and for them to become free. It helped to provide safe passage for fugitive slaves to the north
Stephen Douglas supported popular sovereignity, also called squatter sovereignity, which stated that each territory had the right to determine if they would accept slavery or not.
after a lengthy siege
republican
Pretending to be sick to avoid work is an example of passive resistance used by slaves.
The limited supply of goods caused prices to rise.
He tried to organize a revolt against Mexico in California.
The party offered them social service and jobs.
They lacked experience in living independently.
The Union was closer to controlling the Mississippi.
it was mentioned in the bible
Frederick Douglass was known for discussing religious belief in the role of slavery.
physical strength and honor
The definition of Transcendentalist is someone who advocates for transcendentalism. One of the most famous Transcendentalists is the transcendentalist Thoreau.
The United States qualifies as such.
The Santa Fe Trail was a trade route between the United States and Mexico.
African Americans suffered tremendous casualty rates, partly because the South refused to accept them as prisoners
Failing to speak out against it
They used African methods of farming
states passed slave codes.
slavery
They were doing God's will.
California became a free state.
