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What was a significant consideration for enslaved persons when deciding to escape?
Which statement best describes the nature of the Underground Railroad?
What role did Harriet Tubman serve during the Civil War?
Which locations provided refuge for freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad?
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What was a characteristic feature of the Underground Railroad's conductors?
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What did the Underground Railroad primarily represent?
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Which of the following was NOT a legal right of enslaved people?
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Why did enslaved African Americans choose to escape?
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What were enslaved individuals primarily considered under the law?
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What was the term used for enslaved individuals who attempted to escape?
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What was a significant risk for those assisting enslaved people in escaping?
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At what age did slave children typically begin working?
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What was a common hardship faced by enslaved individuals?
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Study Notes
Slavery in the United States
- Enslaved people were considered property, without any legal rights.
- They could not own property, read or write, legally marry, have rights over their children, or worship or travel freely.
- The Underground Railroad was a concept, representing the efforts of enslaved people to escape to freedom and the assistance provided by abolitionists.
- Freedom seekers faced immense risks during their escape, with severe consequences for both them and those who helped.
Day-to-Day Life of Enslaved People
- Slaves worked from sunrise to sunset, received no pay, required permission to go anywhere, and began working as young as six years old.
- They endured frequent punishments for even minor offenses.
- Their food and clothing were often scarce, and they had no choice in their jobs.
- Despite the harsh reality of their lives, enslaved people maintained hope for freedom and depended on their families for survival.
- Although they faced difficulties, the idea of escaping often meant leaving behind loved ones.
Conductors on the Underground Railroad
- The Underground Railroad represents a story of courage, endurance, and the belief in individual freedom.
- Due to its secretive nature, the exact number of freedom seekers and those who assisted them is unknown.
- Many freedom seekers became conductors themselves after escaping slavery.
- Harriet Tubman, a prominent conductor, escaped from slavery and risked her own freedom to guide many slaves to freedom.
- She also worked as a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union Army during the Civil War.
Safe Refuge during Escape
- Safe houses, churches, schools, businesses, and natural areas such as swamps and mountains provided shelter for freedom seekers.
- Some freedom seekers found refuge with Native American tribes, such as the Seminole Nation, who provided protection in Florida.
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Test your knowledge about slavery in the United States, focusing on the lives of enslaved people, their struggles for freedom, and the concept of the Underground Railroad. This quiz will cover day-to-day realities, legal restrictions, and the resilience of enslaved individuals amidst their harsh existence.
