Quiz on the Underground Railroad

Who were the conductors in the Underground Railroad?

• Train engineers

• People who guided and helped escaping enslaved individuals

• Government officials

• Northern state soldiers

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To transport goods between states

• To help enslaved people escape to freedom

• To build new railroads in the North

• To create a new form of transportation

Where did the Underground Railroad routes lead?

• From the Northern states to the Southern states

• From the Southern states to the Northern states and Canada

• From the Eastern states to the Western states

• From the United States to Europe

How many enslaved people did Harriet Tubman help lead to freedom?

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 400

What role did Frederick Douglass play in the Underground Railroad?

• He was a conductor

• He was a powerful speaker and writer who supported it

• He built the railroads

• He was a government official

What was the main issue dividing the United States in the early to mid-1800s?

• Transportation

• Slavery

• Trade

• Education

What did the conductors do on the Underground Railroad?

• Built railroads

• Guided and helped escaping enslaved individuals

• Managed train schedules

• Sold tickets

What were the passengers on the Underground Railroad?

• Train travelers

• Escaping enslaved individuals

• Northern state soldiers

• Government officials

What were the stations on the Underground Railroad?

• Train stops

• Homes, churches, or barns for rest and hiding

• Government buildings

• Military bases

What was the Underground Railroad a response to?

• The need for faster transportation

• The issue of slavery

• The expansion of the railroad industry

• The development of new technology