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... ¡¨ƒ¡ This long journey was conducted via the Underground Railroad, which operated at nightfall. It was a virtual railroad that operated without running trains. During the railroad, there were stations for passengers that allowed them revitalization periods. ... The Underground Railroads¡¦ success was a result of the involvement of dedicated and caring people with a noble vision, the efficiency of stations, and ultimately the obligation of secrecy and perseverance by all those involved.
A large part of the Underground Railroads success was a result of the continuous involvement of dedicated individuals. The Underground Railroad had participation ranging from all areas and aspects of various communities. A strong persuasive leader usually led the route along the railroad, in order to keep the passengers focused. ... However, his master¡¦s plan to sell Henson¡¦s children was more than he could bear, and he made a daring escape from slavery with his entire family on the Underground Railroad to Canada. ... The continuous involvement of both Tubman and Henson contributed greatly to the success of the Underground Railroad. However, the railroad would have been destined for failure if other components did not fall into place.
Songs of the Underground Railroad were not only sang to give slaves the feeling of adventure as they were traveling between sites, these coded spirituals conveyed every hidden signal imaginable, signals for escaping, hiding and expressing danger. ... The songs of the Underground Railroad were an essential element in the liberation of black slaves. ...
Stations were another vital component of the Underground Railroad as they acted as safe havens for the slaves between trips to their final destination. ... Because they generally traveled in the evening, in the day the slaves were given the opportunity to rest and restore their bodies for the next phase of the Underground Railroad.
Approximate Word count = 1421
Approximate Pages = 5.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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