Quiz on the Underground Railroad

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding terms.

• A transportation system with tracks and locomotives

• A series of secret routes and safe houses

• A network used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states

• A famous river in the United States

• The Mississippi, known for its historical significance

• A type of underground tunnel

• A subterranean passage used for transportation or utilities

• A real railroad with trains

The "conductors" in the Underground Railroad were (a)  

• People who drove trains
• People who guided and helped escapi
• People who built the railroads
• People who worked in factories

What were the "stations" in the Underground Railroad?

• Train stations

• Homes, churches, or barns where passengers could rest

• Bus stops

• Airports

Who was Harriet Tubman?

• A famous singer

• A conductor who helped enslaved people escape

• A president of the United States

• A famous scientist

How many enslaved people did Harriet Tubman help to freedom?

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 400

Who was Frederick Douglass?

• A famous athlete

• A former enslaved person who became a powerful speaker and writer

• A famous artist

• A famous explorer

What did Frederick Douglass use his voice for?

• To sing songs

• To speak out against slavery and support the Underground Railroad

• To tell stories

• To teach mathematics

The main issue that divided the United States in the early to mid-1800s was (a)  

• Taxes
• Slavery
• Education
• Transportation

Which states relied heavily on enslaved people for labor?

• Northern states

• Southern states

• Western states

• Eastern states

Match the following destinations with the routes of the Underground Railroad.

• Routes leading to the Atlantic coast

• Eastern states

• Routes leading to areas where slavery was still legal

• Northern states and Canada

• Routes leading to freedom and safety

• Southern states

• Routes leading to territories with less population

• Western states