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10 Cards in this Set
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Abolitionist
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a person who demanded immediate emancipation of slaves
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Agent
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coordinator, plotting course of escape, making contacts
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Drinking Gourd
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Big Dipper and the North Star
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Freedom train or Gospel train
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code name for the Underground Railroad
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Heaven or Promised Land
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Canada
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Preachers
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leaders, speakers for the Underground Railroad
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Shepherds
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people escorting slaves
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Station
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place of safety and temporary refuge, safe-house
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Station Master
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keeper of a safe-house
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Stockholder
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donor of money, clothing, or food to the Underground Railroad
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