How did the Underground Railroad contribute to the ongoing debate about the role of civil disobedience in a democratic society?

May 5, 2021 ... The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway recounts the life story of Harriet Tubman – freedom seeker, Underground Railroad conductor, ... This article is from the Encyclopedia of North Carolina edited by William S. Powell. Copyright © 2006 by the University of North Carolina Press. An experiential museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls. A hotbed of Underground Railroad support grew in Maryland. Open yourself to the stories of Freedom Fighters who altered the course of history. In his breathtaking novel The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead demonstrates the earth-shattering power of an artistic voice to carry the legacy of the ... Our Rescue fights against sex trafficking and sexual exploitation around the globe. Our work has no boundaries—we go to the darkest corners of the world. A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south. A series of hiding places throughout the country where fugitives could hide during the day and travel under the cover of night. Aug 26, 2016 ... At every point of entry, opening “The Underground Railroad” feels like reentering the actual pages of the book, itself a lightless tunnel, as ... In this lesson students will analyze five letters written from Thomas Garrett to William Still, both active agents in the Underground Railroad.