Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad Flashcards
What was the code phrase used to identify fleeing slaves with the Abolitionists who would help them?
“A friend of a friend”
What was Dr. Ross’ crime according to the Colonel?
He was an abolitionist.
Why did Joe have his ankle smashed with a sledge hammer?
He tried to escape and the master used him as an example of what would happen to others if they ran away.
Why was Mini angry with Sarah? What was the root of her anger?
She was angry Sarah was slowing them down. She was also mad that Sarah had a better job.
What was the name of the law that made it legal to hunt down slaves and bring them back to their masters?
The Fugitive Slave Act 1850
What were some of the ways slaves travelled secretly on their journey to Canada?
Running through the woods, hiding in wagons, taking trains, and hiding in cargo.
What is the job of a bounty hunter?
To track down missing slaves and bring them back to their masters alive or dead.
Why don’t most slaves know the whereabouts of their parents or children?
The owners sell family members and separate families.
Why is a slave never supposed to look their master in the eye?
Because they might see that slaves are human and won’t be able to treat them the same as they did before.
What rationale did the judge’s wife give for helping slaves?
She said “God says clothe the naked, feed the hungry and take care of those in need.”
Why is Sarah still scared after she’s been reunited with Thomas?
She is scared because she has been running for so long she can’t stand still. She doesn’t want everything to go away.
