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How did these three terms impact the success the underground railroad had, and what were their influence/impact on the origins of slavery?

This week, in 1798, (October 28, 1798 to be specific) abolitionist Levi Coffin was born in North Carolina. Because of his remarkable and dangerous work, his home in Newport, Indiana became recognized as a essential and core component of the underground railroad. Specifically being labeled the, “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad.” Through his […]