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Underground Railroad
Slavery in America Section 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happened if slaves tried to escape? | punished or killed |
| what was the escape route for slaves called? | The Underground Railroad |
| Where did the Underground Railroad take slaves to escape? | Northern States & Canada |
| Who was one of the most famous Underground Railroad conductors? | Harriet Tubman |
| About how many slaves did Harriet Tubman help escape? | 300 |
| What was it called a “railroad?” | It had many stops on the way to freedom |
| Why was it called “underground?” | It was a secret |
| What was a “conductor?” | A person who led a group to freedom |
| How did slaves hide so they weren’t caught? | In trees, swamps, or barns |
| What were ways abolitionists help slaves escape? | Gave information, hid them in homes/barns, were conductors |