Question

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

to hold secret meetings for freed slaves planning revolts

to imprison enslaved people who tried to escape

to help enslaved people escape to the North or to Mexico

to house seized weapons in preparation for revolt

Answer 1

To help the slaves make a gray escape

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. To  help enslaved people escape to the North or to Mexico

Explanation:

The Underground Railroad was the name given to set of safehouses and routes that were interconnected and were established at the beginning of the 19th century to help African-Americans that were slaves to escape to territories where they could be free that included Canda, Northern states and even Mexican territory. It is believed it rout was used for around 100,000 to scaped from slavery and finally get freedom. Additionally, this territory was extensive and covered almost all the territory that was populated in North America, also it is considered those that helped slaves to scape played an important role during the Underground Railroad. Therefore, the main purpose of the Underground Railroad was to help enslaved people escape to the North or to Mexico.