Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
This worksheet covers the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, focusing on her role in the Underground Railroad and her contributions to American history for 5th graders.
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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
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1. What was Harriet Tubman's birth name?
Rosa Parks
Sojourner Truth
Araminta Ross
Sarah Bradford
2. What famous network did Harriet Tubman lead enslaved people to freedom through?
The Freedom Trail
The Underground Railroad
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Abolitionist Movement
3. Harriet Tubman was born into in Maryland.
4. She was known as the ' of her people' because she led so many to freedom.
5. Describe one challenge Harriet Tubman faced while helping enslaved people escape.
6. Harriet Tubman only made one trip on the Underground Railroad.
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False
7. Harriet Tubman also served as a spy during the Civil War.
True
False
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
8. Abolitionist
a. A safe house or hiding place for enslaved people
9. Conductor
b. A person who helped guide enslaved people to freedom
10. Station
c. A person who wanted to end slavery
Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist and political activist.
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