Students examine a map of the Underground Railroad. They trace the slaves journeys and calculate the mileage. They write an essay about the risks and penalties one faced in escaping. They work together in groups to name characteristics of the Underground Railroad.

Concepts

the underground railroad, fugitive slaves, slavery

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Additional Tags

slavery, underground railroad, math

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