The Underground Railroad
What is it?
The Origin of the Term: Underground Railroad
• Stars• Routes
There were several ways a slave could escape using the
URR.Here they are:
• Conductors• Quilts
URR Quilt Symbols
Monkey Wrench: gather tools, mental and physical, for journey to freedom.
Wagon Wheel: Pack things that would go in a wagon
Bear's Paw: Follow the bear tracks=water+food
Crossroads: Meet at the main crossroads of Cleveland, Ohio, to receive info
Log Cabin: a red center =a safe house or a warm hearth. black center=danger
Shoofly: Someone to be trusted or among friends.
Bow Ties or Hour Glass: Dress up in different clothing
Flying Geese: Follow the geese northward in the spring
Drunkard's Path: Walk in an unusual manner; tracks difficult for slave hunters to follow
Tumbling Blocks or Boxes: associated with "packing up and moving on"
Basket: Collect food items in a basket
Sailboat:Travels include crossing water
Stars
Drinking Gourd
a.k.a. -Big Dipper
Drinking Gourd-> North Star
Conductors
• Mail*• Walking• Water~*
or...
People in the URR would conceal them in ways like:• Mail• Wagon • Sailboat
ReactionsReactions to URR:
• Slave Hunters-Chase Run away Slaves
• Law(s)-Escaping Slaves not safe in North
ACCOMPLISHMENT:Slaves escape with the help of people.
Terms
• A friend with friends• Baggage• Bundles of wood• Cannan• Conductor/Agent
Terms
• Load of Potatoes• Forwarding• Freedom/Gospel Train• Moses• Station Master
Slavery Today
Yes, it does still exists.Slavery.Here is how:• Human Trafficking• Forced Labor
Sources:• http://mysite.verizon.net• Wikipedia• Other assorted websites that I forgot
to write down but give credit to.