Race to the Promised Land: Abolitionism and the Underground Railroad
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the Underground Railroad, its operation as a secret network aided by abolitionists, its impact, and the Fugitive Slave Acts. It also explores Harriet Tubman's contributions as a conductor, Union spy, nurse, and leader of the Combahee River Raid. Primary source excerpts from The Refugee and Harriet, the Moses of Her People are analyzed. Finally, the guide offers exam tips and focuses on high-priority topics like coded communication and the use of spirituals.
How are we doing?
Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve
Question 1 of 12
What was the Underground Railroad? 🚂
A literal train system that transported enslaved people to freedom
A network of spies gathering information on slave owners
A secret network of people and places helping enslaved people escape to freedom
A series of public debates and protests against slavery