The Underground Railroad and Abolitionism

What were the Fugitive Slave Acts of 1793 and 1850?

• Laws that allowed local governments to legally kidnap and return escaped slaves

• Laws that granted freedom to escaped slaves

• Laws that prohibited the capture of escaped slaves

• Laws that provided financial compensation to escaped slaves

How many African Americans reached freedom through the Underground Railroad in the 19th century?

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

• 30,000

What does the term Underground Railroad refer to?

• A network of abolitionists providing help to enslaved people

• A secret transportation system for goods

• An underground tunnel system for travel

• A covert communication network for spies

How did abolitionists effectively galvanize public sentiment and engage in debates?

• Through peaceful protests and demonstrations

• By organizing boycotts and strikes

• Using speeches and publications to confront supporters of slavery

• By forming armed militias and engaging in direct confrontations

Who led the movement for the abolition of slavery in the United States?

• Black activists and White supporters

• Existing churches and organizations

• Native American leaders

• European immigrants

What did the abolitionist movement in the United States advocate for?

• Equal rights for all citizens

• The end of slavery

• Expansion of the railroad system

• Lower taxes for farmers

What roles did Harriet Tubman serve during the Civil War?

What historical event made Harriet Tubman the first American woman to lead a major military operation?

What was the significance of Harriet Tubman's leadership in guiding enslaved African Americans to freedom through the Underground Railroad?