The Underground Railroad Before and After the Fugitive Slave Law

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Students consider the impact of the Fugitive Slave Law on the activity of the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, students examine primary documents that describe the role of the Underground Railroad during the fight for abolition. Students respond to the provided discussion questions and share their answers.

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the fugitive slave act, fugitive slaves, the underground railroad, slavery, the abolitionist movement

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abolition, fugitive slave law, slavery, underground railroad, social studies

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Grade

10th - 12th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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For Teacher Use

Instructional Strategy

Research

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