The Underground Railroad
Did the underground railroad have trains and tracks?
No
What were some jobs that Dirk Jansen had?
He was a weaver and bought, sold, and rented land.
What year was Johnson House built?
1768
What type of Quakers were the Johnsons?
Hicksite Quakers
What is a primary source?
An original document that provides evidence like a diary or a letter from someone who witnessed the event.
What was the underground railroad used for?
It was a pathway, used by slaves, leading to free states.
The Johnson family picked up what trade?
Tanning
Did freedom seekers stay the night at the Johnson house?
Yes
What was important to Quakers?
Education and their family
What is a secondary source?
A piece of information that analyzes, interprets, or explains primary sources, meaning it is created by someone who was not directly involved in the event being discussed and relies on firsthand accounts to form their analysis; examples include textbooks, biographies, and critical reviews of historical events or works of art.
What could happen if you were caught while trying to escape?
You could be hurt, killed, or sent back to slavery.
What is tanning?
Skinning animals to make leather
What would happen to the Johnson family if they were caught.
They could be fined or sent to jail.
Who did Quakers treat equally?
People of different races, women, and children
Why weren't there any written records from enslaved Africans at this time?
They weren't taught how to read or write.
Which part of the U.S. where slaves escaping from? (North, South, West, or East)
The South
Did Hicksite quakers support slavery?
No
Why do you think Jennet got involved in the underground railroad?
She knew slavery was wrong and believed everyone should be treated fairly.
Why were Hicksite Quakers different?
They were much more active in reform movements.
Why weren't there any records of the Underground Railroad?
They didn't want to risk getting caught.
What was the group of people seeking freedom called?
Freedom Seekers
Which Johnson House member turned the house into a stop on the underground railroad?
Jennet Rowland
What was the secret code they used to avoid getting caught?
"A friend of a friend sent me"
Why do you think Quakers disagreed with slavery?
They believed everyone should be treated equally.
How do we know about the underground railroad today?
It was written about in books and through word of mouth.