Question

In which direction would the people in this illustration have likely been traveling?

1. North to South
2. South to North
3. East to West
4. West to East

Answer 1

Slaves escaped from the Southern United States to the North or Canada, so it's 2. South to North

Answer 2

Considering the date, and the title, they appear to be slaves escaping from the south. Escaping to the north from the south, that is. So, 2.