THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

INTRODUCTION

• The Underground Railroad began in the first half of the 19th century.
• It got its name because its actions were to be carried out in secret.
• It's goal was to help slaves reach the north where they would be free.

PEOPLE

• The Underground Railroad was a network of people working together with the same goal in mind.
• If someone was caught helping a slave they would be forced to go to jail or pay a fine.
• Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, John Fairfield, and Fredrick Douglass were famous for risking their lives to help slaves.

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REASONS

• Slaves wanted to run away because of the horrible working conditions they were faced with.
• They ran away to prevent being separated from family and friends.
• They hoped for a better future in the north.

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RESULTS

• The Underground Railroad was very successful.
• Around 10,000-40,000 slaves gained freedom.
• Not all slaves made it to freedom because they were either captured or killed during the journey.

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