Question

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) Responses People escaping slavery headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs. People escaping slavery headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs. There were sympathetic people throughout the South who helped others escape slavery. There were sympathetic people throughout the South who helped others escape slavery. People escaping slavery were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries. People escaping slavery were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries. The Southern states were leaning toward the abolition of slavery.

Answer 1

Based on the fact that the Underground Railroad used escape routes that went throughout the South, the most appropriate conclusion would be:

There were sympathetic people throughout the South who helped others escape slavery.

This conclusion aligns with the existence of the Underground Railroad, which relied on the support of individuals willing to assist those escaping slavery. The other options do not directly relate to the premise regarding escape routes in the South or are not necessarily supported by the information given.