The Underground Railroad
Long ago, a secret group of heroes called the Underground Railroad helped people escape from slavery.
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Photo courtesy Ohio Historical Society
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Social Studies:
Historical figures helped shape our communities, states, and nation.
Our history has examples of honesty, courage, and determination.
Key Words
Underground Railroad
freedom
slavery
enslaved
legal
illegal
Harriet Tubman
1.
What is this video mostly about?
2.
Was the Underground Railroad really a railroad?
3.
Which of these is true about the Underground Railroad?
4.
How did many freedom-seekers on the Underground Railroad travel?
5.
Why was Harriet Tubman important?
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