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Journey to Canada
When the slave would cross the river to canadian land they would become a free person. -
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
Any one found helping a slave escape is arrested. -
Laura Eastman Backstory
Laura Eastman returns home for the first time in four years from her Aunt and Uncle's house down South. -
The Conversation
Laura overhears her brother, Bert, and his friend Joel Todd talking about breaking the law and helping a runaway slave named Martin escape to freedom. -
Laura's Caught Eavesdropping
Laura gets caught eavsdropping on Bert and Joel's conversation and finds out that her house now is a santcuary for slaves. -
Finding a Hiding Place for Martin
Laura, Bert, and Joel search for a hiding place for Martin to hide in if the slave catchers come to search for him. -
The Slave Catchers Come
While eating breakfast Laura, Bert, and Martin all hear a knocking noise and Martin immediatly runs upstairs to Laura's room to hide in his assigned hiding place. -
The Slave Catchers Investigate
When the slave catchers go to investigate the upstairs, Bert pulls Martin out of his hiding place in the closet and places him in his secret hinding place under the rug. Then, Laura sits on top of the rug and pretends to knit while they investigate. -
Laura Starts to Care About Martin
Laura changes her feelings about keeping a slave and caring for one. (Martin) -
Laura and Bert Realize the Code
Bert and Laura realize that the poem Joel Todd has a secret message included in it that tells them what to do with Martin. -
The Tryon House
The Tryon house is a structure that was built by Josiah Tryon beside the Niagra River. It contains four cellars that makes it good for hiding slaves until they get on the boat and go to Canada. -
Laura and Bert Get a Poem
Joel Todd sends Laura and Bert a coded message telling them what to do with Martin. (pg. 75) -
Laura Reads Uncle Tom's Cabin
Laura reads Uncle Tom's Cabin and realizes how unfair slavery is. -
Laura and Bert Explore the Tryon House
Laura and Bert explore the Tryon House and find the four cellars. -
Bert is Arrested
After getting home Laura and Bert hear a strong knocking at the door. Walt, one of the slave catchers, comes through the door and tells Bert that he is arrested for questioning. -
Laura and Martin's Trip
Laura and Martin run across the forest trying to figure out how to get to the Tryon house across the river to Martin's freedom. -
Meeting Joel Todd On the Way
While they are running Laura bumps into Joel Todd and gets the way to the river to send Martin to freedom. -
Sending Martin Off to Freedom
Both Laura and Joel send Martin on his way, on the boat, to go Canada to see his father. Laura realizes she has donea good dead for Martin. -
The Carriage is Stolen
After exploring the house Laura and Bert's carriage is stolen when a rescued slave and his rescuer so they could escape before getting caught. -
Laura Takes Charge
After Bert is arrested Laura promises Matin that she is going to take him to the river.
