Question

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

The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.

Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.

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.

Answer 1

There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.

Explanation: Escape routes running throughout the South imply local, covert assistance (people providing shelter, guidance, information). The other choices (Southern states leaning toward emancipation, slaves heading west, or primarily seeking Northern jobs) are not directly supported by that fact.