RI 5.3 Historical Texts - Practice

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What year was Harriet Tubman born?

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Harriet Tubman was born in 1822.

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What was Harriet Tubman's role in the Union Army during the Civil War?

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Harriet worked as a cook, nurse, and guided attacks to free slaves.

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What does it mean that Harriet Tubman was born into slavery?

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It means she was born as a person who was owned by someone else and forced to work without pay.

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What was the main goal of the Union Army during the Civil War?

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The Union Army fought to keep the northern and southern states together.

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What is a historical text?

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A historical text tells the true story of a person, place, or event in history, providing dates and names.

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What does it mean when we say slavery was prevalent in 1822?

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It means that slavery was common and accepted in society during that time.

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What is one responsibility Harriet Tubman had as a child?

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As a child, Harriet's job was to take care of her owner's baby.

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What happened to Harriet Tubman if the baby she cared for cried?

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She was whipped.

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What is true about Harriet Tubman's childhood?

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Harriet's responsibilities changed as she got older.

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True or False: Southern states were free states during the Civil War.

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False.