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The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom

The Underground Railroad was a pivotal network helping enslaved African Americans escape to freedom, primarily active from 1850 to 1860. Initiated to combat the horrors of slavery, which began in 1619 and ended in 1863, it enabled over 100,000 slaves to flee towards a better life, with Harriet Tubman, known as “Moses,” being the most renowned conductor. The railroad stretched from southern plantations to northern states and Canada, involving a diverse group of supporters, including Blacks, whites, men, women, and Quakers. The movement played a significant role in leading up to the Civil War.

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The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom

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  1. The Underground Railroad Created by Allison Duquaine and Desirae Bombay-Klyce

  2. Summary of Event • Slavery was a horrible thing . Being a slave meant you were a black person who didn’t get paid, didn’t get a lot of food, and couldn’t get married. They did not have any rights or freedoms. Slavery started around 1619 and ended in 1863. The Underground Railroad was started so slaves could escape. Slaves escaped to a better life and freedom.

  3. When? • 1849-Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery • The Underground Railroad was most active from 1850-1860 • 1864-The Underground Railroad ended

  4. Where? • Harriet Tubman escaped from a plantation in Maryland • The Underground Railroadwent North to freedom • The Underground Railroad went from the American south to Canada

  5. Who was Involved? • Over 100,000 slaves made it to freedom on the Underground Railroad • Harriet Tubman “Moses” was the most famous conductor • Blacks, whites, men, women, slave states, free states, and Quakers helped on the Underground Railroad

  6. What was the Purpose? • To escape slavery • To end slavery

  7. Additional Facts • Moses was born in 1820 • Moses worked as a slave from age 6 to 16 • Moses died in 1913

  8. Outcome • Slaves were free • The Civil War started

  9. Created By: Allison duquaine and Desirae Bombay-Klyce

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