Sources say the Underground Railroad was approximately established in the 1780's . Don't be misled by the name given, "The underground Railroad". It is not actually underground nor a railroad. It was given the name in order to use it as a disguise or secret to make others or often enemies think that it was indeed an underground railroad. This Underground Railroad is actually a network of people who helped free slaves to either the North or
The Underground Railroad is an extremely important piece of Canadian history, and it was a benefit to many refugees in search of freedom during the 19th century. The railroad was an intricate system consisting of tunnels, various above ground routes, and safe houses from locations across the United States to Canadian provinces. Railroad terms were used as code words for guides and refugees. Places also had specific code names. The underground railroad was an attempt to end slavery, aided by the Abolitionist
believe in, equality. However, there were several people who did the same thing decades before them, they risked punishment, enslavement, and even death. The Underground Railroad was a network that spread all over the country and it undermined a society that said owning other human beings was okay. When studying the history of the Underground Railroad there may only be one or two names that are honored, yet there were dozens of unsung heroes who risked everything to ensure the survival of slaves throughout
The Underground Railroad was the name given to the system by which escaped slaves from the South were helped in their flight to the North by Abolitionists. The original formation is usually credited to a Quaker named Isaac T. Hopper, who in 1787 began to organize a system for hiding and aiding fugitive slaves. Opponents of slavery allowed their homeswhich would later be called 'stations' to be used as places where escaped slaves were provided temporary food, shelter and a small sum of money. Some
picked Harriet Tubman for my research topic. I love reading and learning about strong women who did prominent things to help our country. My generation most defiantly takes for granted the freedom we have today. Every time I write about someone/something like this, it throws me back into reality. I hope to learn more about Harriet Tubman, and her journey during the Underground Railroad. Dann J. Broyld teaches history at Central Connecticut State University. This research could not find any more biography
patients at first. (Somervill, 58) As soon as the Civil War started she started helping the war effort immediately. 50 women attended her first meeting at the infirmary at Fort Sumter. The women collected canned foods, blankets, socks, books, and writing paper along with money. Elizabeth became one of the major organizers of the Women’s Central Relief Association; 4,000 people attended the first major meeting of the WCRA. The WCRA eventually chose her to be in charge of training new nurses. (Somervill, 71-72)