What is the Underground Railroad?
Underground Conductor; Harriet Tubman

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A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.
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Who was Harriet Tubman?
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An African American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped others gain their freedom via the Underground Railroad.
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What does perseverance mean in the context of Harriet Tubman's actions?
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Continuing to work towards a goal despite difficulties or obstacles, as Tubman did by repeatedly returning to rescue more slaves.
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Why is Harriet Tubman considered courageous?
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She risked her life to lead enslaved people to freedom, knowing she could be captured or killed.
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What was the significance of disguises in the escape of William and Ellen Craft?
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They disguised themselves as a white man and his slave to evade capture while escaping from Georgia to Philadelphia.
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What role did fear play in Harriet Tubman's missions?
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Fear was a motivating factor; she had to manage the fear of capture among the runaways to keep them moving towards freedom.
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What was the purpose of Tubman's threats to shoot runaways?
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To maintain control and ensure that the group did not compromise their safety by returning to slavery.
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