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Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a group of secret routes and safe houses that allowed slaves to escape to free states in the mid 1800s.

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How did President Johnson end the railroad strike?

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President Johnson ended the railroad strike in 1966 by appointing a emergency board to settle the dispute between the railroads and the unions. This board made recommendations for a settlement, including wage increases, shorter workweeks, and improved working conditions. The recommendations were accepted by both sides, and the strike was successfully resolved.

Underground Railroad was developed in the 1840s in order to?

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help enslaved African Americans escape from slavery in the Southern states and reach freedom in the Northern states or Canada. It was a secret network of abolitionists, both black and white, who provided safe houses, transportation, and assistance to those seeking freedom. The Underground Railroad played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery.

What happened when a runaway slave was caught on the underground railroad?

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When a runaway slave was caught on the Underground Railroad, they faced severe consequences. They could be returned to their owner and subjected to punishment or even death. Additionally, those who were assisting the slaves could also face legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Was the underground railroad legal?

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The Underground Railroad was not legal according to the laws of the time. Slavery was protected by the Constitution and fugitive slave laws required escaped slaves to be returned to their owners. The Underground Railroad operated in secret to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom in the North or Canada.

What year did Frederick Douglass become involved in the underground railroad?

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Frederick Douglass became involved in the Underground Railroad in the 1830s. He escaped slavery himself in 1838 and became an abolitionist, actively supporting and aiding others in their escape for many years after.

What was the Underground Railroad and what did it do?

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The Underground Railroad was a secret network of people who helped enslaved individuals escape from bondage in the United States during the 19th century. It consisted of a series of safe houses and routes that provided a way for slaves to travel to free states or Canada. The Underground Railroad played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement and helped thousands of enslaved people reach freedom.

Could you tell me facts about conductors on the underground railroad?

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Conductors on the Underground Railroad were individuals who risked their lives to help enslaved people escape to freedom. They provided safe houses, guidance, and transportation along secret routes. Famous conductors like Harriet Tubman and Levi Coffin played vital roles in the network, helping thousands of enslaved people to reach northern states or Canada. The Underground Railroad operated in secrecy and relied heavily on the bravery and dedication of its conductors to ensure the success of the escape missions.

Why was the underground railroad effective?

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The underground railroad was effective because it employed a network of sympathetic individuals who provided hiding places, food, and safe passage to enslaved African Americans escaping to free states or Canada. The system operated secretly, making it difficult for slaveowners and authorities to track or dismantle. Additionally, the abolitionist movement and the publicity generated by escaped slaves sharing their stories helped garner support for ending slavery.

Who was the most famous conductor of the underground rail road?

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the most famous conductore of the under ground rail road is most likely harriet tubman. she was not only a conductor but she was also a slave her self.

What did the railroads look like?

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Well, if your getting the picture of railroads being a whole different thing then today, well it isn't. The railroads look like the ones we use today and they have no difference between them. Don't be offended but who told you that railroads look different then today. Well the trains have changed. Don't fully depend on my answer, and try on www.google.com if you want to be sure that my answer is correct.

What age did kids start working in the underground railroad?

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The Underground Railroad actually has its beginnings in Africa

How do you get on the underground railroad?

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There were condutors and Safe houses on the "railroad". The conductors led slaves to paths on the "railraod". Safe house are where a slave would stay in the daytime so thay wouldn't get caught. The slave knew they were safe because there was a lantern in the window.

How did the underground railroad free slaves?

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The Underground Railroad provided safe houses known as Stations and guides called Conductors to assist runaway slaves to escape to safety over regular routes from within the Deep South to Northern Cities or even into Canada.

Why did the underground railroad not stop in the US but ran all the way threw to Canada?

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The Dred Scott Decision said that the entire USA was a slave nation. There were no slave states and free states. The Underground Railroad ran all the way to Canada, so that the former slaves could be free people once and for all time. Until slavery was ended in the USA in 1865, with the end of the Civil War (1861 - 1865).

Why was the route taken by escaping slaves called the under ground railroad?

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i think it might be so the public dident see them cause they might of not known

or they could of been revulting for the people to see and they dident want to see them

or the owner could be keeping them illegaly

Well... First of all the Underground Railroad was not underground or a railroad. Slaves gave it that name to trick the whites. Slave traveled through the "Underground Railroad" because they wanted to escape slaery without being caught. Some slaves were caught, but there were thousands that weren't.

What are ways that people on the underground railroad kept their work hidden?

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undetected because they were carried around on the back of a luggage cart covered with clothes or something soft

Is the underground railroad still there?

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The Underground railroad is not an actual railroad. It was a secret network of cooperation between slaves and those who helped them escape to freedom in attempts to give them that freedom. So, the U.R.R. may be in your heart or mind, but not in a physical place.

What was true about the Underground Railroad apex?

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many northeners learned about slavery by personal contact with slaves

How did the Underground Railroad help escaping people?

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The Underground Railroad was not an actual railroad. It was a route that helped slaves escape their cruel masters and guided them to freedom in the North where slavery was not allowed. There were many "conductors", or people who helped guide the slaves from house to house safely. The journeys took place at night, when the slaves day work was done, so that they were less likely to get caught.

What contributions did African Americans make during the civil war?

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In World War II the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States armed forces. Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. was an Air Force general and commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen. He was the second African American General in the US Air Force.