Who were some of the fugitives helped by the Jones'?
Slaves
Criminals
Political refugees
War veterans
Answer
The Joneses, Walter, and Mae, played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad, a network assisting enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom. As conductors, they provided safe passage and shelter to numerous fugitives seeking to escape the oppressive institution of slavery. Risking their own lives and defying prevailing laws, the Joneses demonstrated remarkable courage and selflessness in their humanitarian efforts to aid those seeking liberation from bondage.
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