Slavery
By - Isabel
Main facts about slavery
They slaves were Africans brought over to Europe on ships. Slavery lasted over 200 years. When Abraham Lincoln made the Emancipation Proclamation it captured the hearts of many Americans. Thus, the Civil War ended slavery.
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses. Harriet Tubman was the leader of the Underground Railroad and saved over 300 slaves.
Music
The slaves sang songs like 'Follow the Drinking Gourd and 'Go Down Moses'. The songs had secret codes in the songs and maps. 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' has a complete detailed map to Canada, so the salves know where to go.