A student researching the Underground Railroad has taken the following notes:
• The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses • It helped enslaved people escape to freedom before the Civil War • Harriet Tubman made 13 rescue missions, freeing about 70 people • "Conductors" guided escapees, while "stations" provided shelter • The network operated despite severe penalties for those caught helping
The student wants to emphasize the courage of those involved. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses before the Civil War.
Despite facing severe penalties, conductors like Harriet Tubman risked their lives—she alone made 13 missions to free about 70 people.
Stations along the Underground Railroad provided shelter for those escaping slavery.
The Underground Railroad helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the Northern states.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Severe penalties faced plus Tubman's 13 missions show courage.