The Road to Freedom

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What does the word 'screech' mean?

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A loud sound.

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What does the word 'master' mean in the context of slavery?

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A person in charge.

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What is a plantation?

Back

A large farm where crops are grown.

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From which point of view is a story told if it uses 'I' or 'we'?

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First Person.

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What does the word 'shuffling' mean?

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Dragging.

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What is the significance of the term 'freedom' in the context of slavery?

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The state of being free from oppression or slavery.

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What does 'abolition' refer to?

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The movement to end slavery.

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What is a 'slave narrative'?

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A literary work that recounts the experiences of enslaved people.

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What does 'emancipation' mean?

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The act of freeing someone from slavery.

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What is the Underground Railroad?

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A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to freedom.