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(the) Underground Railroad — the Underground Railroad [the Underground Railroad] a secret system used in the US before the Civil War for helping thousands of slaves to escape to the free northern states or Canada. The slaves were called ‘passengers’, the people who helped… … Useful english dictionary
Underground Railroad — This article is about the 19th century slave escape routes. For an article about railroads built below ground, see rapid transit. For the band, see Underground Railroad (band). Part of a series on … Wikipedia
Underground Railroad Bicycle Route — The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, (a joint project of the Adventure Cycling Association and the Center for Minority Health), is another historical route, like the Lewis Clark Trail Bicycle Route. The route honors the bravery of those who… … Wikipedia
Underground railroad — Railroad Rail road (r[=a]l r[=o]d ), Railway Rail way (r[=a]l w[=a] ), n. 1. A road or way consisting of one or more parallel series of iron or steel rails, patterned and adjusted to be tracks for the wheels of vehicles, and suitably supported on … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Underground Railroad Records — chronicle the stories and methods of some 649 slaves who escaped to freedom via the Underground Railroad. William Still, known as the father of the Underground Railroad, used his detailed documents regarding those he escaped in the Underground… … Wikipedia
Underground railroad — Underground Un der*ground , a. 1. Being below the surface of the ground; as, an underground story or apartment. [1913 Webster] 2. Done or occurring out of sight; secret. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] {Underground railroad} or {Underground railway}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
underground railroad — ☆ underground railroad n. [often U R ] in the U.S. before the Civil War, a system set up by certain opponents of slavery to help fugitive slaves escape to free states and Canada … English World dictionary
underground railroad — 1. Also called underground railway. a railroad running through a continuous tunnel, as under city streets; subway. 2. (often caps.) U.S. Hist. (before the abolition of slavery) a system for helping fugitive slaves to escape into Canada or other… … Universalium
Reverse Underground Railroad — The Reverse Underground Railroad is the term used for the historical practice of kidnapping free Black Americans from free states and transporting them into the American South for sale as slaves. The name is a reference to the Underground… … Wikipedia
Underground Railroad (band) — Infobox Musician Name = Underground Railroad Landscape = yes Background = group or band Origin = Paris, France Genre = Post punk Label = One Little Indian Records URL = [http://www.myspace.com/urailroad MySpace page] Current members = Raphael… … Wikipedia
