The Underground Railroad was a system to help runaway slaves reach freedom. It was an informal network of routes and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to free states and Canada during the 19th century. It involved both abolitionists and sympathizers who provided assistance, shelter, and guidance to those seeking freedom from slavery.
What was the Underground Railroad?
A society dedicated to inciting slave revolts
A series of tunnels connecting border states
A system to help runaway slaves reach freedom
A secret Southern organization encouraging secession
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