Pennsylvania's Involvement in the Underground Railroad

During the mid 1800's, many slaves risked their lives to escape from their slave owners and achieve freedom. How could they do this without being caught? Who would help them along their way to freedom? The state of Pennsylvania provided key locations that made it easier for slaves to escape to the north. The people who lived in this state, as well as its geography, aided slaves as they escaped north. In this module, students will explain Pennsylvania's involvement in the Underground Railroad.