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The Beginning of the Underground Railroad
Organizations began to form to stop slavery. They helped fugitive slaves escape to freedom. -
George Washington's View
George Washington was not happy when he learned his runaway slaves were helped by an organization. This organization was the Underground Railroad. -
Isaac Hopper's Contribution
In the year 1787, Isaac Hopper, a Quacker, started organizing a system for fugitive slaves. The system is also known as the Underground Railroad. -
Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 allowed slave hunters to capture runaways. The runaways then were not allowed to have a trial and the decision made was the final decision. -
Underground Railroad Grows
Homes and businesses were used to hide runaway slaves. This lead to many escapes for runaways. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 stated that citizens must help the recovery of slaves. It also denied a fugitives right to a jury trial. This was a terrible event for fugitives. -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 demanded that if an escaped slave was found, he or she must report them. The slave must then travel back to their master. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott Decision was a decision made by Congress in 1857 stating that slaves were not protected by the Constitution and could never be citizens. -
Emancipation Proclimation
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamtion which stated: all slaves are free. This ended the Underground Railroad. -
Thirteenth Ammendment
The Thirteenth Ammendment stated that slavery is banned in the United Sates. The nation now is slave free.
