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The Underground Railroad was a secret network of people helping runaway slaves escape their owners, at their own risk. It was founded by free African Americans and white abolitionists. The routes lead to many places such as Canada and Mexico, anything to get away from slave owners. It was formed in the 19th century and reached its highest point between 1850 and 1860. British North America was a popular destination on the Underground Railroad. [|www.history.com] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad pg 66