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Where did the abolitionists come from?
abolitionists were mostly from the northern states because in the south slaves were used to work but in the north they had free labor.
Who were the individuals who would lead the slaves to the north?
Conductors (on the underground railroad) They were: freed slaves Quakers Abolitionists Anti-slavery activists
Why did the underground railroad have to be so secretive?
Abolitionists (people who were against slavery) were using the Underground Railroad to smuggle fugitive slaves north to Canada. Slaves were considered property, so to help them escape was like stealing. If discovered, a fugitive slave could be killed or brought home and beaten. Some even had their hands or feet cut off so they couldn't run away. The abolitionists would be thrown in jail or worse.
How did the abolitionists fight for the freedom of slaves?
they led protests, led rebellions
Who were the last abolitionists?
There are still abolitionists to this day, because there is still slavery. (For example, it is estimated that 15-20% of the Mauritanian population is made of slaves.
