How did many escaped slaves flee to freedom in the North?
1 Answer
The biggest and most common way slaves fled was by the Underground Railroad.
Explanation:
Yes, some simply ran away from their owners, some might have made deals, or some might have worked/payed out their condition of servitude.
Despite these efforts the Underground Railroad was the single most popular and effective ways slaves acquired their freedom. The Underground Railroad was no railroad, nor was it underground.
The "Railroad" was a vast network of individuals who aided slave fugitives in escaping. Many white and black people who were opposed to slavery worked together to help the slaves.
The Railroad was composed of many secret passages. Slaves had to sneak away from their slaveholders and go through these tunnels, trapdoors, and trails.
This was a very organized system. Hundreds of thousands of slaves escaped using the railroad. It became famous, and so did people that were recognized for their continuous efforts for the abolition cause.
One of these famous helpers was known as Harriet Tubman. She showed bravery and resilience in the face of danger. She helped many slaves and put her life on the line for others. There were many other people like her too.
So, to wrap up, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret passageways that helped slaves escape to the north.
