Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Operation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the operation of the underground railroad?

• A) Escapees never returned to assist the railroad and help others escape - it was too dangerous.
• B) Operation of the railroad was a life-threatening endeavor for whites only, as blacks would only be returned to slavery, not harmed.
• C) Blacks were the only ones active on the railroad.
• D) Prior to the growth of the railroad, the escape was known as the "line of posts."

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