Underground Railroad and Slavery History

The video explores the Underground Railroad, a secret network aiding slaves' escape to freedom in the 19th century. It highlights the division over slavery in America, the harsh realities of slave life, and the challenges of escape. Key figures like Harriet Tubman and John Brown are discussed, along with their contributions to the abolitionist movement. The video concludes with the end of slavery following the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation.

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To provide jobs for immigrants

• To help runaway slaves escape to freedom

• To transport goods across the country

• To build a network of railways

Why did many slaves not attempt to escape to the North?

• They did not know about the North

• They were waiting for legal freedom

• They feared punishment if caught

• They were content with their lives

What were the Fugitive Slave Acts?

• Laws that freed all slaves

• Laws that allowed slave owners to recapture escaped slaves

• Laws that banned slavery in the North

• Laws that provided education to slaves

What was the role of 'conductors' in the Underground Railroad?

• To build railway tracks

• To guide slaves to safety

• To provide legal advice

• To manage train schedules

Which religious group was among the earliest to oppose slavery?

• Lutherans

• Baptists

• Quakers

• Catholics

Who was known as the 'Moses of her people'?

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Frederick Douglass

What was Levi Coffin's contribution to the Underground Railroad?

• He led a slave revolt

• He was a famous conductor

• He established a major safe house

• He wrote anti-slavery literature

What was John Brown's approach to ending slavery?

• Violent actions

• Legal reforms

• Peaceful protests

• Economic sanctions

What event marked the end of the Underground Railroad's necessity?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The end of the American Revolution

• The start of the Civil War

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It ended the American Revolution

• It created the Underground Railroad

• It officially abolished slavery in the U.S.

• It started the Civil War