The Underground Railroad
What was an Underground Railroad "conductor"?
Someone who 'conducted' fugitives to freedom.
Sutter's Mill
What was the name of the hospital Elizabeth Blackwell founded?
New York Infirmary for Women
Who founded Brook Farm?
George Ripley
What elementary school did Rachel go to?
Congress Park
Who was the founder of the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Who found the gold on John Sutter's property?
James Wilson Marshall
What year was Elizabeth Blackwell born?
1821
When did Brook Farm start and stop?
Started in 1841
Discontinued in 1847
How many siblings does Lucy have?
2, a younger sister and a younger brother
Who was the "Father" of the UGR?
William Still
How many ships came into California after news spread?
23 ships
Where did Elizabeth Blackwell go to medical school?
Geneva College
What was one major event that caused Brook Farm to go in debt?
The construction of the central building and it's burning.
What is Yesenia's middle name?
Ireli
Where did the secret paths of the UGR lead to?
Canada, Florida, Cuba, Mexico, or anywhere slavery was prohibited.
The Gold Rush impacted America agriculturally and...
Industrially
Where did Elizabeth Blackwell move to in 1845?
North Carolina
Describe 3 aspects of the school on the farm.
-Encouraged a free and equal relationship between students and teachers
-Discipline was soft and tried to get kids to like school and realize for themselves that they needed to change
-began some other features of modern progressive education
What's the name of Madeline's youngest sibling?
Nora
What profession did white abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens later become after being a UGR conductor?
A US representative.
How much gold was extracted during the gold rush?
Over 750,000 pounds
At the medical Elizabeth and her sister started, what subject did she teach?
Hygiene
What happened to Brook Farm after it discontinued?
It was sold 2 years later, and was used as a military training camp during The Civil War for the Union soldiers.
Which one of us are allergic to raspberries?
Lucy