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The Underground Railroad

Learn about the Underground Railroad, a network of routes and safe houses that helped thousands of slaves escape to freedom in the 1830s. Discover the brave conductors and secret symbols that were essential to this important chapter in history.

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The Underground Railroad

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  1. The Underground Railroad Click the picture to continue Image Credit

  2. The Underground Railroad • Began in the 1830s • Was NOT a real railroad • It was a series of routes and safe houses used by escaping slaves. Click picture to continue Image Credit

  3. The Underground Railroad • It was a network of people who helped slaves escape to the North and to Canada. • Rescued 100,000 slaves from the South • Not run by a single person • The 'conductors' helped guide the ‘passengers’ to freedom Click the picture to learn more about the Underground Railroad

  4. The Pieces of the Underground Railroad • Click on one of the pictures to learn more about each piece of the Underground Railroad. Click here to go to the Conclusion

  5. Stations • The Underground Railroad Escape from Slavery • Stations on the Underground Railroad were known safe houses • A safe house owner was called a “stationmaster” • Safe houses provided a hot meal & a place to rest on the long journey. Click the picture to return to The Pieces of the Underground Railroad.

  6. Quilt Codes Those trying to escape to freedom could not speak of such things so secret symbols were created. • Secrets: Signs & Symbols Click here to return to the pieces of the Underground Railroad page.

  7. Harriet Tubman • Biography • ‘Conductor’ on the Underground Railroad • Civil Rights Activist Click on quote to return to The Pieces of the Underground Railroad

  8. Conclusion • The Underground Railroad helped many slaves escape to freedom. • Those who wanted to abolish slavery risked their safety and lives to help escaping slaves.

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