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Harriet Tubman: A Conductor on the Underground Railroad

This worksheet explores the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, focusing on her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her contributions to the abolitionist movement.

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NCSS.D2.His.3.6-8NCSS.D2.His.14.6-8Harriet TubmanUnderground RailroadAbolitionistU.S. HistoryGrade 8
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Harriet Tubman: A Conductor on the Underground Railroad

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What was Harriet Tubman's birth name?

a

Araminta Ross

b

Harriet Green

c

Minty Tubman

d

Sarah Bradford

2. Approximately how many enslaved people did Harriet Tubman lead to freedom?

a

50

b

100

c

300

d

1000

3. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in  .

4. The secret network of safe houses and routes used by enslaved people to escape to freedom was called the    .

5. Harriet Tubman served as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.

T

True

F

False

6. Harriet Tubman only helped her own family members escape slavery.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe two characteristics that made Harriet Tubman an effective conductor on the Underground Railroad.

8. Explain the significance of the nickname "Moses" given to Harriet Tubman.