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What time of the day did the slaves travel on the underground railroad?
On Saturday nights during summer or winter.
Was the underground railroad legal?
No, the Underground Railroad was not legal. In fact, one of the people who helped with it the most (Harriet Tubman) was wanted by the government. The government offered a lot of money for someone to find her and turn her in.
Did Rosa Parks escape from slavery?
No, Rosa Parks was not a part of the Underground Railroad. By the time Parks was born in 1913, slavery had long been abolished so there was no need for the Underground Railroad. You may have Parks confused with Harriet Tubman, who was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.
About how many slaves escaped using the underground railroad?
During the Civil War time slavery was very rough. The Underground Railroad was very important and very useful, but some slaves did die. They were in harsh shape from traveling, especially children. So overall about 500 to 1000 slaves died.
What are facts about harriet Tubman and the underground railroad?
many northerners learned about slavery by personal contact with slaves.
Was Harriet Tubman almost captured during her time in the underground railroad?
No she wasn't, because she knew shortcuts to where to go to when she was leading people to the Underground Railroad.
What time of the day did the slaves travel on the underground railroad?
On Saturday nights during summer or winter.
When was the under ground railroad used?
From the early 1800s (exact time is unknown) to it's peak in the 1850s and 60s (once slaves were freed by President Abraham Lincoln, there was no longer any need for the Underground Railroad)
When did Harriet Tubman did?
she led slaves out of the underground railroad.
Were did the underground railroad end?
Pennsylvania, northern states or Canada depending on the time period
Was the underground railroad legal?
No, the Underground Railroad was not legal. In fact, one of the people who helped with it the most (Harriet Tubman) was wanted by the government. The government offered a lot of money for someone to find her and turn her in.
Did Rosa Parks escape from slavery?
No, Rosa Parks was not a part of the Underground Railroad. By the time Parks was born in 1913, slavery had long been abolished so there was no need for the Underground Railroad. You may have Parks confused with Harriet Tubman, who was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.
Who was president during the completion of the transcontinental railroad?
Immigrants and minorities did most of the work on the first transcontinental railroad.
Was the underground railroad always unsafe?
No , only at the night time when everybody is sleeping No , only at the night time when everybody is sleeping
Safe hiding places on the Underground Railroad?
There were many safe houses for the salves to hide on the Underground Railroad. Helpers would have special homes that the slaves would sleep in for a short time, even hours, and then they would go on to the next.
Facts about the underground railroad?
Secretly and usually at night. The network of moving slaves to freedom was known as "railroad". Code names were used such as "conductors, stations, depots, etc. Underground meaning secret. Thus, underground railroad.There were safe houses where runaway slaves would stay for a few days at a time. Sometimes there were hiding places under the floor. Sometimes there was a basement below the basement.
What was Rutherford B. Hayes role in the great railroad strike of 1877?
Rutherford B. Hayes was the president during this time. His role was to try and resolve the issue while pleasing not only the railroad workers but also the rest of the country.
