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Underground Railroad definition?
Secret network aiding enslaved people to escape to freedom.
What are Abolitionists?
People who opposed and sought to end slavery.
What is a Conductor?
Person who guided enslaved people on the Underground Railroad.
What are Safe Houses?
Secret places that provided shelter to runaway slaves.
What is Coded Language?
Secret communication used on the Underground Railroad.
Define Fugitive Slave Acts.
Laws allowing capture and return of escaped enslaved people.
What is the North Star?
Star used for navigation by those escaping slavery.
What are Spirituals?
Religious songs used for coded communication.
Define 'Moses' (Tubman).
Nickname for Harriet Tubman, symbolizing her leadership.
What is a Slave Catcher?
People who captured and returned escaped slaves.
What was the Underground Railroad?
Secret network aiding enslaved people to escape to freedom.
What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793?
Authorized capture of escaped enslaved people.
What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
Strengthened capture/return of escaped enslaved people.
What was the Combahee River Raid?
Military operation led by Harriet Tubman, liberating 700+.
What was the Civil War?
War where Tubman served as a spy and nurse.
What was the impact of escape?
Caused emotional turmoil for those leaving and left behind.
What was the role of the North Star?
Literal and symbolic guide for escaping slaves.
What was the importance of faith?
Faith was a source of strength in Tubman's journey.
What was the role of spirituals?
Religious songs conveyed secret messages about escape.
What was the impact of coded communication?
Slaves had to be discreet to avoid detection.
Define Underground Railroad.
Secret network aiding enslaved people to escape to freedom.
Define Abolitionist.
Person who sought to end slavery.
Define Fugitive Slave Acts.
Laws allowing capture and return of escaped enslaved people.
Define 'Conductor' (UGRR context).
Person who guided enslaved people to freedom.
Define 'Safe House'.
A place where escaping enslaved people could find shelter and assistance.
Define 'Moses' (Tubman context).
Nickname for Harriet Tubman, referencing her leadership.
Define 'Spirituals'.
Religious songs used for coded communication among enslaved people.
Define 'Slave Catchers'.
Individuals empowered to pursue and capture escaped enslaved people.
Define 'Coded Language'.
Secret communication methods used to avoid detection.
Define 'Oral Traditions'.
Stories passed down verbally through generations.