Question

Why does the author choose to call the individuals who worked on the Underground Railroad conductors?

A They were responsible for driving the trains that took slaves from slavery in the South to freedom in the North.
B Even though it was not an actual railroad, the conductors were individuals responsible for helping slaves travel from the South to the North.
C They conducted trains and boats that took fugitive slaves back to their masters in the South.
D They carried pistols on their hips that were known by people in the North as conductors.

Answer 1

Conductors of the Underground Railroad were called so because they played a similar role to train conductors by guiding escaped slaves to freedom through a network of safe routes and hideaways.

Step-by-step explanation:

The individuals who worked on the Underground Railroad were called conductors because, even though the Underground Railroad was not an actual railroad, these individuals were akin to train conductors guiding passengers along their journey. In the context of the Underground Railroad, conductors were responsible for helping escaped slaves navigate the dangerous journey from the South to freedom in the North. These conductors organized secret passages, provided shelter, and assisted with transportation between various stations, which were safe houses or other hiding spots along the journey to freedom.