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Underground Railroad

1793: Province limits slave trade; moves to end slavery
1810: David Ruggles: Marshals support for freedom seekers
1811: Lewis Hayden: Leading abolitionist, state politician
1816: Unsung heroines play key movement roles
1825: March Haynes: freedom guide, key Union spy
1833: Female anti-slavery groups proliferate
1835: Activists foil kidnappers, help fugitives to freedom
1837: Women's anti-slavery efforts transform town
1842: "Under ground Rail-road" promoter transports hundreds to freedom
1846: "Father" of Underground Railroad helps free 800
1847: Sloop captain carries fugitives to freedom
1847: The Crafts: Tireless speakers against slavery after daring escape
1849: Harriet Tubman: "Moses" is also top Union spy
1849: Mexico: Freedom for escapees at a price
1850-1860: Underground Railroad helps thousands secure freedom
1850: Martin Delany: Abolitionist leader, champions Black self-reliance
1851: Challenges to Fugitive Slave Act fire movement
1854: Wisconsin activists help escapees, challenge Fugitive Slave Act
1854: Families move to Kansas to help make it a free state
1858: Plan hatched for guerilla war against slavery
1865: Refugees in Canada start coming home

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