

The Underground Railroad | Vigilance | 2
Feb 14, 2024
The podcast explores the rise and impact of the Underground Railroad and the violent aftermath of Nat Turner's rebellion. It delves into the resistance faced by abolitionists and the expanding networks of local anti-slavery societies. The formation of the New York Vigilance Committee and heroic efforts of Rankin and Levi Coffin in assisting fugitive slaves are also discussed. The chapter concludes with stories of daring escapes and the political push for a stronger fugitive slave law.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Emergence of the Underground Railroad and the Violent Uprising of Nat Turner
04:13 • 4min
Impact and Resistance: Aftermath of Nat Turner's Revolt
08:18 • 10min
Expanding Networks and the Path to Freedom
18:05 • 5min
The Formation of the New York Vigilance Committee
22:45 • 8min
The Underground Railroad and Rankin's Heroic Efforts
30:47 • 3min
Levi Coffin and the Underground Railroad
33:30 • 10min
Escape and Struggles for Freedom
43:14 • 2min