Underground Railroad: History and Heroes Webquest
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Underground Railroad: History and Heroes Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Underground Railroad and the people who operated it by completing an internet-based worksheet.
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The following topics and people related to the Underground Railroad are covered in this webquest:
Abolitionist Movement
Key locations and places along the Underground Railroad
Code words
Fugitive Slave Acts
Harriet Tubman
Henry 'Box' Brown
John Parker
Rev. John and Jean Rankin
Robert Smalls
William Still
Frederick Douglass
The webquest contains 40 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Underground Railroad. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website links. The webquest takes most students at least one class period to complete. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. Word and PDF versions are included.
I would like to thank Dandy Doodles for the wonderful clip art.
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