The Underground Railroad used escape routes that went throughout the South. Based on that fact, which of the following conclusions could be made?(1 point)

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Responses

There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.

The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.
The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.

Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.

Answer 1

The conclusion that can be made based on the fact that the Underground Railroad used escape routes throughout the South is:

There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.

This response acknowledges the presence of people who supported the escape of enslaved individuals, aligning with the historical reality of the Underground Railroad. The other options do not directly relate to the existence of escape routes through the South.