The Underground Railroad Flashcards
1
Q
What was a series of homes and people that helped slaves escape to freedom in Canada, the North, and Mexico
A
Underground Railroad
2
Q
In the 1770s slavery was abolished where
A
The North
3
Q
In the 1830s slavery was illegal where
A
The North and Canada
4
Q
In 1793 the _______________-made it a federal crime to assist fugitive slaves; The north required any fugitive slave captured in the north stand trial.
A
Fugitive Slave Act
5
Q
Who were people fighting to end slavery?
A
Abolitionists
6
Q
Who was the Quaker from NC that did everything he could to help free slaves; Also known as the “President of the Underground Railroad”
A
Levi Coffin
