Why was the route taken by escaping slaves called the underground railroad?

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Kaitlyn Mcclure

1 March, 04:18

Why was the route taken by escaping slaves called the underground railroad?

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Rylee Jennings · Answer 1

It was a string of routes leading to the North, known as "lines". Along these "lines", there were "conductors", or good people who provided the slaves food and shelter. The slaves were often known as "cargo".