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What did the code words stations and conductors mean at the underground railroad?
station ment hideoutsconductors ment leadersrailroad workers ment slave helpersstation masters ment place for food
One who helped escaping persons move from station to station on the Underground Railroad?
conductor
What is the symbolic meaning of the underground railroad's name?
The underground railroad was named for the slaves' method of escape to freedom. "Underground" means the movement was secret and intentionally took place below the awareness of public officials and most members of society. The "railroad" designation took its name from the code for safe houses, which were called "stations" or "depots," and the participating abolitionists, who were called "station masters." In many respects, the underground railroad resembled a real railroad operation in that there were fixed routes, conductors, stations or depots, and a final destination. The underground railroad was the support network for slaves' freedom train.
What was a group of people who aided slaves on the run by providing shelter and food?
The organization of all the people aiding slaves on the run was called the Underground Railroad. The people who provided shelter and food were called station masters.' There is a link below.
What were the people that led slaves over the underground railroad called?
They were "runaways", because they were slaves who had run away from their 'masters'.
What was the underground railroad and what did it provide?
it was to help free the slaves from there masters
Who helped escaping persons move from station to station on the underground railroad?
abolutionists
Was Frederick Douglass' home a station on the underground railroad?
yes
What did the code words stations and conductors mean at the underground railroad?
station ment hideoutsconductors ment leadersrailroad workers ment slave helpersstation masters ment place for food
One who helped escaping persons move from station to station on the Underground Railroad?
conductor
What is the symbolic meaning of the underground railroad's name?
The underground railroad was named for the slaves' method of escape to freedom. "Underground" means the movement was secret and intentionally took place below the awareness of public officials and most members of society. The "railroad" designation took its name from the code for safe houses, which were called "stations" or "depots," and the participating abolitionists, who were called "station masters." In many respects, the underground railroad resembled a real railroad operation in that there were fixed routes, conductors, stations or depots, and a final destination. The underground railroad was the support network for slaves' freedom train.
Was the under ground railroad really a railroad?
No, it was called that so that way "masters" thought it was a railroad , so they wouldn't have to go on it. The Underground Railroad was for escaped slaves to get to Canada.
What are underground railroad built in busy cities called?
subway station
What was the last station on underground railroad route through New Jersey?
Yes
What was a group of people who aided slaves on the run by providing shelter and food?
The organization of all the people aiding slaves on the run was called the Underground Railroad. The people who provided shelter and food were called station masters.' There is a link below.
What is a theme of the book Harriet Tubman Conductor of the Underground Railroad?
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Who is someone that helped escaping slaves move from station to station?
Someone like Harriet Tubman, who was a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
