The Jerry Rescue and the Underground Railroad | North to Freedom

Explore resistance to slavery and the power of community action in the face of unjust laws through this resource, which focuses on key moments and figures in the abolition movement. Through stories like the Jerry Rescue in Syracuse and the work of figures such as William Still, John W. Jones, and Jermaine Wesley Logan, students explore the different forms this action could take. Examine how abolitionists defied the Fugitive Slave Act and developed Underground Railroad networks, witness their acts of resistance and the broader tensions leading to the Civil War. Through this video and supplemental learning assets we explore the role of ordinary people in challenging unjust laws and the lasting impact of their actions.