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What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?
What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?
- To provide education for enslaved individuals
- To help enslaved people escape to freedom (correct)
- To establish a network of communication
- To transport goods across the country
How did enslaved people escape using the Underground Railroad?
How did enslaved people escape using the Underground Railroad?
- By seeking refuge in churches and community centers
- By following secret routes and using safe houses (correct)
- By traveling on an actual underground train
- By using coded messages on social media
Why was escaping to freedom difficult for enslaved people?
Why was escaping to freedom difficult for enslaved people?
- Due to lack of desire to escape
- Because they faced severe punishments if captured (correct)
- Because they were not aware of the Underground Railroad
- Because they were well-treated on plantations
What is the significance of the year 1619 in relation to the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia?
What is the significance of the year 1619 in relation to the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia?
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Why were many people willing to aid fugitive enslaved individuals in their escape to freedom?
Why were many people willing to aid fugitive enslaved individuals in their escape to freedom?
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