History Kids: Harriet Tubman

The video explores Harriet Tubman's life, from her early years in slavery to her escape and pivotal role in the Underground Railroad. It highlights her contributions during the Civil War as a spy and leader, her activism for women's rights, and her lasting legacy in American history. Tubman's courage and dedication to equality are commemorated through monuments and her planned appearance on the $20 bill.

In which state was Harriet Tubman born and raised?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Georgia

• South Carolina

What was one of Harriet Tubman's early jobs as a child?

• Caring for infants

• Chopping wood

• Sewing

• Washing dishes

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To confuse slave-catchers

• To help slaves escape to freedom

• To build railroads

• To transport goods

How did Harriet Tubman ensure her safety during her missions on the Underground Railroad?

• Used a horse

• Disguised as a man

• Traveled only during the day

• Carried a small gun

During the Civil War, what role did Harriet Tubman NOT take on?

• Scout

• General

• Nurse

• Spy

What significant military achievement did Harriet Tubman accomplish during the Civil War?

• Led an expedition up the Combahee River

• Became a general

• Captured a Confederate fort

• Negotiated a peace treaty

Where did Harriet Tubman spend her later years?

• South Carolina

• New York

• New Hampshire

• Pennsylvania

What was the purpose of the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged?

• To care for elderly African-Americans

• To house the blind

• To educate young children

• To provide shelter for the poor

What is one way Harriet Tubman is honored in the United States today?

• Her portrait on the $20 bill

• A national holiday

• A university named after her

• A city named in her honor

What is the significance of the Harriet Tubman statue in New York facing South?

• To symbolize her return to the South to rescue others

• To mark the direction of her escape

• To face her birthplace

• To align with the Underground Railroad routes