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Underground Railroad Routes

Underground Railroad Routes

The Underground RailroadMarch 20, 2023

Underground Railroad Routes

Jalani (Student)

A route is a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.  The Underground Railroad routes went north to open states ( places that did not allow slavery) like Canada, the Caribbean, and into United States western & Indian territories.  Some freedom seekers (escaped slaves) traveled South into Mexico for their freedom.
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