The Underground Railroad

Introduction

The exact dates of when the Underground Railroad ran are unknown, but it operated from the late 18th century to the time of the Civil War. In this WebQuest, you will read articles and watch a short video about the Underground Railroad in America during the early to mid 1800s. 

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Task

  1. What was the Underground Railroad?

  2. Who ran the Underground Railroad?

  3. What did it mean to be a “conductor?”

  4. Who was Harriet Tubman and how did she contribute to the Underground Railroad?

  5. Who was Frederick Douglass and how did he contribute to the Underground Railroad?

  6. Describe internal migration patterns of slaves who traveled along the Underground Railroad.

  7. What effect did the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 have on African Americans who were running from slavery?

  8. Who was Henry Brown and how did he liberate himself from slavery?

  9. Prior to the Civil War, how many slaves were living in the South?

  10. Besides escaping through the Underground Railroad, what was another example of African American resistance to slavery in the South?

  11. What two religious groups are known for helping fugitive slaves?

  12. About how many slaves escaped using the Underground Railroad?

  13. What did “station masters” do?

  14. Around how many people worked on the Underground Railroad by 1850?

  15. What was the punishment for a fugitive slave that had been caught?

Process

Conclusion

The Underground Railroad is an important part of America's history. Becuase of it and the many brave people who worked on it, many African Americans were able to escape to freedom. 

For further research :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1NzFuunWO8

http://www.historynet.com/underground-railroad 

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