The Underground Railroad the journey to freedom
When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was passed by Congress, the flight to freedom for runaway slaves became even more dangerous. But the Underground Railroad, a secret and loosely organized network of people and safe houses that led slaves to freedom, only grew stronger. This title shows how this se...
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| Sprache: | English |
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Chelsea House
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| Zusammenfassung: | When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was passed by Congress, the flight to freedom for runaway slaves became even more dangerous. But the Underground Railroad, a secret and loosely organized network of people and safe houses that led slaves to freedom, only grew stronger. This title shows how this secret system worked in the days |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index Escaping the lion's den -- Liberty to all -- House on fire -- Journey of mercy -- A law of right -- The mighty Ohio -- War -- A slave named Hadizatou |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (146 pages) illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |