Underground Railway . . . to Canada

Canada's multicultural identity grew significantly in the 1800's due to immigration.  One method black American LOYALISTS used to get to Canada was the "Underground Railroad", which wasn't an actual railway, even though it had 'passengers', 'stations', and 'conductors'.  It was all a code system designed to get black slaves wanting to stay loyal to Britain, freedom in Canada.

WATCH
Heritage Minute Video

LISTEN
Music Video: On an UnderGround Railroad

DO
Interactive: The Underground Railroad

DO  (at home)
Interactive: Underground Railroad


READ
Article:  Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (provided in class)

READ
Horizons Textbook:  p. 26 - 29 on Multiculturalism, Black Canadians, Underground Railway

REFLECT
Please complete your web (5 W's) for The Underground Railway for Tuesday, October 29.