from Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad

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What does the term 'cajole' mean?

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To urge gently.

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Define 'sullen'.

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Sullen means sulky or gloomy.

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What does 'dispel' mean?

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To drive away something.

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What is the meaning of 'disheveled'?

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Disheveled means untidy.

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What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Law?

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The Fugitive Slave Law required that runaways be returned to the South if found in the North.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad who helped enslaved people escape to freedom.

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What was the Underground Railroad?

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The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to free states and Canada.

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Why was Canada a destination for runaway slaves?

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Canada was a destination because it did not have slavery and was outside the jurisdiction of the Fugitive Slave Law.

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What risks did Harriet Tubman face while conducting the Underground Railroad?

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Harriet Tubman faced the risk of capture, violence, and legal repercussions for helping enslaved people escape.

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What role did secrecy play in the Underground Railroad?

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Secrecy was crucial to protect the identities of those involved and to ensure the safety of the escape routes.