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Why did the big dipper help the slaves lead to freedom?
The big dipper helped the slaves determine which direction was North
How did slaves refer to the big dipper?
freedom star
Why did the slaves call the big dipper?
They called it the drinking gourd because if you look at it it looks similar to a ladle (cup with a long handle)
The story behind the big dipper?
The story behind the big dipper was started in 1734 and somebody was out gazing at the stars and saw a weird shape and decided to call it the big dipper because of its weird shape.
Why did the big dipper serve as a good guide to slaves?
It showed them where te north star is
Why did the big dipper help the slaves lead to freedom?
The big dipper helped the slaves determine which direction was North
How did slaves refer to the big dipper?
freedom star
In what way is big dipper helpful?
It helped the slaves get to Canada when slaves were legal.
Why did the slaves call the big dipper?
They called it the drinking gourd because if you look at it it looks similar to a ladle (cup with a long handle)
What is slaves songs for the big dipper?
follow the drinking gourd
Why was the big dipper a good guide for slaves who were trying to run away to the north during the civil war?
Because the tip of the Big Dipper is the North Star, and they use that as their compass.
What did eskimos call the big dipper?
Stars
What did the egyptian call the big dipper?
Hippopotamus
Was the drinking gourd the big dipper?
Yes. The slaves would sing a song from the underground railroad and the line they would repeat was; "Follow the Drinking Gourd" Which told the slaves to follow the Big Dipper, North to freedom.
Why the big dipper served as a good guide?
The big dipper was served as a good guide for for the African American slaves because one of the stars from the constellation is the North Star.
Why is the big dipper served as a good guide?
The big dipper was served as a good guide for for the African American slaves because one of the stars from the constellation is the North Star.
What did the ancient egyptians call Big Dipper?
Hippopotamus
