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

Question

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Responses

The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.

Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.

There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.

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

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 conclusion is supported by the existence of the Underground Railroad, which relied on individuals and networks to assist escaping slaves, even in Southern states.