Underground Railroad

By Emijoy

  • Established

    Railroad is established, and begins helping fugitive slaves in 1790

  • Term adoption

    The term "Underground Railroad" is adopted, and used beginning in the 1830s

  • Dawn Institute

    The Dawn Institute is established, assisting slaves in adapting to new lives by teaching them trades and providing basic education.

  • Fugitive Slave Act is passed

    The Fugitive Slave Act is officially passed.

  • Harriet Tubman escapes

    Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery, and goes on to become one of the most famous "conductors" on the Railroad.

  • Abraham Lincoln is elected

    Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States

  • Civil War begins

  • Railroad unofficially ends

    With the start of the Civil War, the Underground Railroad unofficially ends.

  • 13th Amendment passes

    The 13th Amendment passes, officially ending slavery in the United States