Discussion – Slave Society/Underground Railroad

Read the following and watch the videos to learn about slave life and slave societies.

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Discuss the underground railroad and how it helped slaves in the South.

How did slaves create their own community? What actions would you practice or have you practiced to maintain your identity in a country and society that is not your country of origin? Be specific and explain how and why these things would help you maintain your identity.

The Underground Railroad – PBS (Links to an external site.)

Ohio History Central: The Underground Railroad (Links to an external site.)

Underground Railroad: A Path to Freedom (Links to an external site.)
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Links to an external site.)

The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom (Links to an external site.)