The Underground Railroad used escape routes that went throughout the South. Based on that fact, which of the following conclusions could be made? (1 point)

• The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.
• There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
• The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
• Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.

Choose one

There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.