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The Underground Railroad was made up of a series of safe houses and slave activists that made a great change in the history of slavery. The Underground Railroad was a very dangerous operation. ... So they created the Underground Railroad. (Donald, Underground 21) The Underground Railroad started operating as early as the 1500’s. ... However the peak of the railroad lasted from around 1830 till 1860. The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad. ... (“Story of the Underground Railroad”) They played a very important part in helping slaves escape and become free. Every home that welcomed runaway slaves, every person who offered food or clothing, and every person that helped the slaves in any other way was considered a part of the Underground Railroad.
There were all types of terms and code words used in the Underground Railroad. The term, Underground Railroad, had supposedly originated when a slave, who had fled from his home, disappeared without a trace while being chased by his owner. His owner was left confused and wondered if the slave had "gone off on some underground road." (“Story of the Underground Railroad”) Other names and terms also contributed to the name, the Underground Railroad. ... " Many terms were used to relate to the theme of the Underground Railroad. (Donald, Underground 21)
During the 1800’s, many of the slaves who had run away were forced to do labor in the fields. ... (“Story of the Underground Railroad”) They would usually plan their escapes on weekends, holidays, or during harvest season. ... (“Story of the Underground Railroad”) Since they couldn’t carry much food with them on their journey, they traveled hungry and eventually became weak. ...
The most heavily traveled routes of the Underground Railroad ran through Ohio, Indiana, and western Pennsylvania. ... (Donald, Underground 21) Others sailed across Lake Erie to Ontario from such ports as Erie, Pennsylvania, and Sandusky, Ohio.
Approximate Word count = 1514
Approximate Pages = 6.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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