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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.
Cause: Fugitive Slave Acts; Effect?
Increased danger for Underground Railroad operations.
Cause: Underground Railroad success; Effect?
Inspired hope and resistance among enslaved communities.
Cause: Tubman's leadership; Effect?
Liberation of 700+ during Combahee River Raid.
Cause: Coded communication; Effect?
Allowed slaves to communicate discreetly.
Cause: Decision to escape; Effect?
Caused emotional turmoil for those leaving and left behind.
Cause: Fugitive Slave Acts passage; Effect?
Increased danger for escaped slaves.
Cause: Tubman's service as spy; Effect?
Provided valuable information to Union commanders.
Cause: Tubman's faith; Effect?
Gave her courage and direction during her escape.
Cause: Use of spirituals; Effect?
Conveyed secret messages about escape plans.
Cause: Tubman's determination; Effect?
Led to successful escapes.
What role did spirituals play in the Underground Railroad?
Spirituals contained hidden messages and instructions for enslaved people planning to escape.
How were spirituals used?
Songs like 'Go Down Moses' and 'Wade in the Water' contained hidden messages and instructions.
How did enslaved people communicate covertly?
Slaves used coded language in songs to communicate plans and intentions.
What was the significance of religious songs?
Religious songs were used to convey secret messages about escape plans.
What was the emotional impact of escape?
The decision to escape caused emotional turmoil for both those leaving and those left behind.
What was the role of faith?
Harriet's religious faith is portrayed as a crucial support in her journey.
What was the significance of the North Star?
The North Star served as both a practical navigational tool and a symbol of hope and freedom for escaping slaves.
What was the cultural impact of the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad inspired hope and resistance among enslaved communities.
What was the significance of coded songs?
Tubman used spirituals and coded songs to communicate plans and alert enslaved people of upcoming escape attempts.