It played a role as a secret system to help the fugitive slaves on their own escape to freedom.
Http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1038669.stm
Look at the link it has an entire breakdown.
here is a link to a study of Africa that I did in class hope it helps https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eH-DGVP6IvxKv10EDM7SqeOjPY5eWQDSgHt6v-Yx4YI/edit?usp=drivesdk
All wanted independence from the British
