Underground Railroad

The transcript discusses the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, highlighting its role in educating visitors about the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad. It features exhibits like a preserved slave pen and personal stories, emphasizing the struggle for freedom and the risks taken by those involved. The museum aims to connect past events with contemporary issues, encouraging visitors to reflect on their responsibilities in society.

What is the primary focus of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center?

• To showcase modern art

• To tell the story of those who escaped slavery

• To display ancient artifacts

• To promote local tourism

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A series of tunnels under the Ohio River

• A network of individuals helping slaves escape

• A literal underground train system

• A government-funded project

What was the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850?

• A law that taxed slave owners

• A law that made it illegal to help escaping slaves

• A law that freed all slaves

• A law that allowed slaves to vote

What is the significance of the slave pen from Maysville, Kentucky?

• It was a place where slaves were freed

• It is a preserved site that held slaves before they were sold

• It was a site for underground railroad meetings

• It was a meeting place for abolitionists

How did Carl Westmoreland describe his first visit to the slave pen?

• He was excited

• He felt indifferent

• He compared it to visiting Auschwitz

• He felt it was unimportant

What is the purpose of the 'freedom wall' at the museum?

• To allow children to leave their thoughts and drawings

• To showcase historical documents

• To list the names of all visitors

• To display famous quotes

What is a 'museum of conscience'?

• A museum that is free to the public

• A museum that challenges visitors to reflect on societal issues

• A museum that focuses on art

• A museum that only displays local history