Question

which states on the map have northern borders with the ohio river? (choose 2)
a kentucky
b indiana
c what was then ohio
d what was then virginia
why are there many routes in states that border the ohio river? (choose 2)
a ohio had the best routes for escape and travel
b the ohio river marked the border between free and slave states
c those who escaped to ohio could not be brought back
d the northwest ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the ohio territory
the challenges and successes of the underground railroad
freedomseekers faced many challenges to achieve freedom. the term “underground railroad” is a bit misleading. there was not a clear set of routes and paths to follow with guideposts and guaranteed help along the way. within the south, enslaved people often had to rely on themselves or other enslaved people to navigate the way to freedom. once they reached free territory, they had a better chance of finding more people willing to help. the “railroad” included an informal and ever - changing network of people, but some routes became more established over time, particularly after the fugitive slave act of 1850 made an escape from slavery even more difficult.

Explanation:

For the first question: The Ohio River forms the northern border of Kentucky, as seen in the Underground Railroad map context (Kentucky was a slave state south of the Ohio River).
For the second question: The Ohio River marked the border between free states (north of the river) and slave states (south of the river), and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the Ohio Territory, making these states key destinations for freedom seekers, leading to many routes.

Answer:

1. A. Kentucky
2. B. the Ohio River marked the border between free and slave states, D. the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the Ohio territory