The Underground Railroad Resistance and Rebellion

Focus Question In a short, two to three sentence response, answer the following question: When is it appropriate to disobey the law?

Objectives After today’s lesson, you will: Describe the role of the Underground Railroad Examine perspectives on the Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

Activities of the Underground Railroad Assisted escaping slaves in the U.S. Illegal group of abolitionists and sympathizers Helped conduct several thousand fugitive slaves to freedom

Organized Resistance Specific roles on the route – Many known as “conductors” – Set up secret meeting places, or “stations” – Organized into small groups to avoid discovery

Multiple Routes

Summary: In a short reply of one to two sentences, respond to the following prompt: Describe the most important thing you learned from this lesson today.