Question

the routes to freedom
the routes on the underground railroad took freedom - seekers:
north
destination: free territory in the united states and canada
many freedom - seekers traveled north to reach free territory in the united states. one popular route was across the ohio river. the northwest ordinance of 1787 outlawed slavery in the northwest territory. so, freedom - seekers reached free territory as they crossed the river into ohio or the surrounding states.
some freedom - seekers who headed north to free states stopped in those states, but others continued to canada.
south
destination: florida, mexico, and the caribbean
some freedom - seekers headed south to florida, particularly when it was under the control of spain. some early freedom - seekers who traveled south had joined the seminole tribe in florida, prior to the seminole wars. other freedom - seekers headed to other countries.
the starting location often influenced the route the freedom - seeker chose. for example, a person who was enslaved in south georgia had significantly less distance to travel to freedom if they went south rather than north.
why go to other countries?
traveling to canada, mexico, and the caribbean put freedom - seekers beyond the reach of fugitive slave laws that put them at risk of capture in free northern states. if they were captured, they could be returned to slavery in the south.
which states share a southern border with the ohio river? (choose 3)
a illinois
b iowa
c indiana
d ohio

Explanation:

Based on U.S. geography and the context of the Ohio River's southern border, the three states that share this border are identified by their geographic position relative to the river. Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio lie north of the Ohio River, meaning the river forms their southern border. Iowa is not adjacent to the Ohio River.

Answer:

A. Illinois
C. Indiana
D. Ohio