Harriet Tubman & Frederick Douglass

Why did Harriet have dizzy spells?

• She didn't take medicine

• She had cancer

• She was hit in the head with a metal object when she got in the way of someone trying to run away

• Being a runaway slave meant that she was always hungry

Who did Frederick Douglass compare Harriet Tubman to in his letter regards to being equally bravery and determined?

• Frederick Douglass

• Sojourner Truth

• John Brown

• Nat Turner

Why did Frederick state in his letter that he was much different that Harriet?

• He escaped and didn't return

• She rescued countless people

• She was a spy in the army

• He received applause for his work and rewards, she received nothing except a kind word from fellow slaves.

Frederick Douglass said he received appreciation from the crowds. Who did Harriet Tubman receive appreciation from?

• other slaves

• the stars and sky

• her husband

• history books

From the letter we can conclude that Frederick Douglass

• thought he was better/braver than Harriet Tubman

• thought Harriet Tubman was braver and more deserving than he

• thought Harriet should get more money than he

• was interested in meeting the woman who was writing about Harriet's life

Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman have all these things In common EXCEPT

• married twice

• meeting presidents

• escaping slavery

• making speeches

Where in New York is the Harriet Tubman statue located

• 125th Street, State Building

• Harlem 122nd

• Bronx

• Staten Island

Why was the statue entitled : Swing Low?

• It was Harriet's favorite song

• It was a song with hidden codes to escape slavery

• It's the only song she could read

• a and b only

The base of the statue has different drawings and symbols

what do they represent?

• places Harriet Tubman liked to visit

• Places in the underground railroad

• Important People she met

• Different books she has written

Why does the statue depict Harriet having roots growing out of her dress?

• To show how she is like a strong tree

• To show how she was uprooted as a slave/and she shook up the institution of slavery

• To show that she didn't belong anywhere

• To show people she got to the root of the problem