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4th Chap 16 Vocab
4th Chap. 16 Abolitionist Leaders Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abolish | To put an end to something. |
| Underground Railroad | The secret network of people and safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. |
| route | The path or course from an origin to a destination. |
| inhumane | Cruel and heartless; without compassion or humanity. |
| plight | An unpleasant or dangerous situation; difficult circumstances. |
| moral | The quality of being good and ethical. |
| abolitionist | Someone who wants to end slavery. |
| anti-slavery | Against slavery. |
| century | A time period of 100 years. |
| emancipate | To set free from slavery or from other bondage. |