Exercise
Form 11: Key Allies and Collaborators (Quakers & Vigilance Committees)
Learn about key allies, including Quakers and Vigilance Committees, who assisted freedom seekers on their journeys.
Questions
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Which religious organization was historically prominent in supporting the Underground Railroad?
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Why did Quakers oppose slavery on fundamental principles?
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Who was Thomas Garrett?
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What were Vigilance Committees in Northern cities like Philadelphia and New York?
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Who was William Still?
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What invaluable historical resource did William Still create and preserve?
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Why did William Still carefully document personal details of freedom seekers?
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Who was Levi Coffin?
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About how many freedom seekers did Levi Coffin and his wife Catherine assist in their home?
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What severe risks did white and free Black allies face by assisting freedom seekers?
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How did Vigilance Committees protect freedom seekers from slave catchers in Northern cities?
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What was Lucretia Mott's role in the reform movements of the 19th century?