Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The answers to our questions

What was it?

1.The Underground Railroad was an escape route for African Americans slaves. It gave them an opportunity to escape slavery and be free.

Were did it go?

2. The Underground Railroad went from the South to the North and sometimes to Canada and Mexico.


What was its purpose?

3. Runaway slaves used the Underground Railroad . This was a common way slaves escaped from their owners.


Who used it?

4.Many African Americans used the underground railroad. It was also used by some whites to help blacks escape.

Why did we need one?

5. Because it was against the law for African Americans to be free.

2 comments:

  1. Great job - thanks for posting the questions and answers. You did a great job. The links were good.

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  2. I love your organization! Way to go!

    Mrs. Wells =-)

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