Underground Railroad

The video explores the Underground Railroad, a secret network aiding enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom. It discusses the harsh conditions of slavery, the role of abolitionists, and the structure of the Railroad, including stations and conductors. Despite legal challenges, the Railroad persisted, with figures like Harriet Tubman leading many to freedom. The video concludes with a reflection on the travel patterns of the Railroad.

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To transport goods across the country

• To help enslaved people escape to freedom

• To build new railways in the South

• To provide jobs for freed slaves

Who were the conductors on the Underground Railroad?

• Farmers who needed laborers

• People who built the railroads

• Politicians who supported slavery

• Individuals who guided enslaved people to freedom

What was a significant risk for those traveling on the Underground Railroad?

• Facing harsh weather conditions

• Running out of food

• Being captured and punished

• Getting lost in the wilderness

What was the impact of the 1850 law on the Underground Railroad?

• It made helping enslaved people illegal but did not stop the Railroad

• It stopped the Underground Railroad completely

• It provided funding for the Railroad

• It legalized the Underground Railroad

Who was Harriet Tubman in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• A plantation owner

• A politician who opposed the Railroad

• A famous conductor who led many to freedom

• A soldier in the Civil War