Question

Examine the image. It's an artist’s representation of the Underground Railroad.

an illustration depicting the Underground Railroad



Now write a short journal entry or letter of about 200 words from the point of view of a person who is journeying along the Underground Railroad. Use your interpretation of the image and information from the map and excerpts about the Underground Railroad given above as inspiration. Here are some questions to help you get started:

Where did your journey start?
Where are you going?
Why are you on this journey?
How do you feel about this journey?
What is your life like as you travel?
What are your biggest hopes?
What are your biggest fears?
What do you think will happen when you reach your destination?

Answer 1

May 26th 1838

The english stole our land. We fear for the children who will get ill or maybe die. The weather is harsh and we make small breaks to use the bathroom or rest. More than 15,000 of us were forced out of our own land. We have little food and a long walk ahead of us.