The underground railroads Flashcards
1
Q
name 2 countries against slavery
A
America
canada
2
Q
what did they openly admitted
A
that slavery was wrong and and slaves were treated badly
3
Q
what did the south call people who were against slavery
A
ABOLISHERS
4
Q
what did north america do to help slaves
A
they helped slaves escape from the south to the north
5
Q
how did they free the slaves
A
they used secret network of people,secret routes and shelters/safe houses called the Underground Railroad
6
Q
what did the people provide the slaves with
A
shelter and food
7
Q
what did they call safe places
A
stations
8
Q
what were the helpers called
A
conductors
9
Q
What was a sign of safety
A
A light in a window
10
Q
How did they travel in safety
A
They hide in day time and travel at night
11
Q
How many slaves escaped
A
100 000
