1. Underground Railroad By
Alex Mitchell

2. Overview 100,000 slaves were brought to freedom between 1810 and 1850
It was named the Underground Railroad because of the new steam engines
They used railroad words like “station,” “depot,” and “stationmaster” to help keep the slaves safe

3. Famous People of the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
Born into slavery
Ran away from slavery at age 25
She helped free about 300 slaves through the underground railroad

4. Famous people of the Underground Railroad
Levi Coffin
Helped 3,300 slaves escape to freedom
He and his wife Catherine were Quakers
His house was called “Grand Central Station”

5. Famous people of the Underground Railroad
Susan B. Anthony
Born on February 15, 1820
Worked on the Underground Railroad
Worked to get women to have the right to vote

6. How it worked Stations were about 20 miles apart.
Conductors used wagons and carts with false bottoms to help slaves get from station to station
Slaves usually traveled at night and hid during the day