Who was Harriet Tubman?
Born into slavery in Maryland in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. After she escaped she risked her life to lead hundreds of other slaves including her family the plantation system to freedom on this secret network called The Underground Railroad. She died in her 90s.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman formed the Underground Railroad in the early 19 century it
reached its height in 1850 to 1860. It is believed that between 1810 and 1860
the Underground Railroad saved 100,000 slaves. A majority of them came
from upper south states. The Underground Railroad was not underground
or a Railroad it was a network of secret paths.
reached its height in 1850 to 1860. It is believed that between 1810 and 1860
the Underground Railroad saved 100,000 slaves. A majority of them came
from upper south states. The Underground Railroad was not underground
or a Railroad it was a network of secret paths.
They used codes to keep the Underground Railroad a secret.
- Agent - Coordinator, who plotted courses of escape and made contacts
- Baggage - Fugitive slaves carried by Underground Railroad workers.
- Bundles of wood - Fugitives that were expected.
- Canaan - Canada
- Conductor - A person who directly transported slaves
- Drinking Gourd - The Big Dipper and the North Star
- Flying bondsmen - The number of escaping slaves
- River Jordan - Ohio River
- Station - Place of safety and temporary refuge, a safe house
- Stationmaster - Keeper or owner of a safe house
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