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Was a secret transportation system that got fugitive slaves out of plantations in the south to the north. Started in the early 1800’s. Saved approximately 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.
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Escaping was the hardest part. Train conductors pretended to be slaves and took slaves secretly onto a train o the north. Usually escape at night, you might have to leave your family behind.
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Stations or stops were mostly at churches or houses. Had to be crammed in little spaces. Ex: Secret rooms, floor boards, barns, and behind cupboards.
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When traveling, they had to stay hidden Traveled in carts under luggage Shipped themselves in boxes Also traveled by boat, train, or foot
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Traveled at least 19 times there and back on the Underground Railroad. Served as a spy, scout, and Nurse during the Civil War. the slaveholders’ offered rewards for anyone who captured Harriet Tubman, these eventually added up to $.40,000
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