Video Comprehension Questions

What was the primary purpose of the people involved in the Underground Railroad?

• To build actual railroads
• To help enslaved people escape to freedom
• To create maps for travelers
• To establish a centralized organization

How did Harriet Tubman describe her role in the Underground Railroad?

• As a train conductor who lost many passengers
• As a leader of a large organization
• As a conductor who never lost a passenger
• As a writer of the Underground Railroad's history

What does the term "Underground Railroad" refer to in this context?

• A physical train track
• A secret network of people helping enslaved individuals
• A public transportation system
• A government program

According to Frederick Douglass, what was a concern regarding the mention of the Underground Railroad?

• It was too secretive
• It was being publicized too openly
• It was not effective
• It only helped Black people

Who is known as the "Father of the Underground Railroad"?

• Harriet Tubman
• Frederick Douglass
• William Still
• Samuel Cartwright

What was the estimated number of fugitives who were part of the Underground Railroad between 1830 and 1860?

• 1,000
• 30,000
• 100,000
• 500,000

What was a significant consequence for Black abolitionists who were caught helping escapees?

• They faced fines
• They received public recognition
• They could be returned to slavery or killed
• They were celebrated as heroes