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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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?
Araminta Ross
Harriet Green
Minty Tubman
Sarah Bradford
2. Approximately how many enslaved people did Harriet Tubman lead to freedom?
50
100
300
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.
True
False
6. Harriet Tubman only helped her own family members escape slavery.
True
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.
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