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Quilt Secret Codes
There would sometimes be quilts hanging out on the porch which would have certain symbols on them that would represent a secret code. bear paw, wagon wheel and tumbling blocks were common used ones. -
Thomas Garrett
Thomas Garrett who was a quaker he was credited for helping more than 2,700 slaves freed. He was a satiation master. -
Safe Houses
The conductors in the safe houses could provide meals, a bath, clothes, and shelter. Another way to know if it was a safe house if it had a lit lantern outside the cabin. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman nickname was black Moses because like Moses she led slaves out to freedom. -
American Anti slavery
American abolitionist Theodore Weld, Arthur Tappan, and Lewis Tappan created American Anti slavery society in 1833. The American Anti slavery society was dedicated to helping slaves and fighting for there rights. -
Wanted Harriet Tubman
slave owners really wanted Harriet Tubman to be captured they offered a reward of $40,000. -
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was not a Underground Railroad. It was a network of houses and other places that were used to help slaves get to freedom. -
Under Ground Rail Road Organized
Lead by black abolitionist Robert Purvis, the Underground Railroad is formally organized. -
Levi Coffin House
Levi was a quaker who lived in North Carolina who opposed slavery. he help save more than 2,000 slaves. There was many secret rooms in his house to help hide slaves. He was often known as the President of the Underground Railroad -
William Still
William Still was conductor for the underground rail road. He help saved many slaves and including his older brother. He would help save them by giving them shelter to help get North -
Escape of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery in Maryland. She saved about 300 slaves -
Secret Codes
Canaan - Canaan was a biblical term used to mean Canada Heaven - The word used to describe the destination of a fugitive, usually referring to Canada Preachers - Abolitionists or leaders of the "Underground Railroad" River Jordan - The secret code word for the Ohio River Shepherds - Shepherds were alternative names for Conductors meaning those who guided fugitive slaves between safe houses -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act allowed for the capture and return runaway slaves within the territory of the United States -
Ciil War
The civil war was caused by Northern and Southern states over slavery states rights and westward expansion. -
Follow The Drinking Gourd
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6N_eTZP2U) follow the drinking gourd was used as underground secret song to lead you the way to freedom. Wasn't published until 1928 The drinking gourd represented the Big Dipper
