How Did the Underground Railroad Start? | The Story of Isaac Hopper
The Underground Railroad was an incredible movement that helped thousands of slaves in America escape to freedom. But who came up with the idea? How did it start?
In this video we learn how the Underground Railroad was not started by a single person or group, but by thousands of people from all over who did what they could to help others.
Timestamps
0:00 How Did the Underground Railroad Start?
0:27 Isaac Tatum Hopper
1:02 Captain Cox and Joe
1:51 The Escape
2:51 Closing
The full story about Isaac Hopper & Joe:
The Underground Railroad From Slavery to Freedom, by Wilbur H. Siebert, 33-34.
The Life of Isaac Hopper, by Lydia Maria Child , 16, 23, 33-35.
The Underground Rail Road by, William Still, 740-745.
Music
Shoutout to the musical talent in this video. Checkout some of these amazing artists!
Sriracha! - Chris Howland: https://youtu.be/L7pmWmeFuBc
The Low Whistle - JuliusH from Pixabay
Which Path - geoffharvey from Pixabay
Xael - Overflow: https://youtu.be/c00hbRrdcXM
Photos & Videos
Unsplash, Pixabay, Freepik, and Public Domain
Old Wooden Frame - mrsiraphol on Freepik
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