Harriet Tubman Vocabulary

An abolitionist works to end slavery. What does ABOLISH mean?

• to start

• to continue

• to end

• to have fun

What does the term 'Underground Railroad' refer to in the context of Harriet Tubman's life?

• A network of secret routes and safe houses

• A literal underground train system

• A series of public protests

• A government-funded transportation system

What does the word 'conductor' mean in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• A person who leads enslaved people to freedom

• A person who drives a train

• A person who sings in a choir

• A person who manages a business

What does the term 'abolitionist' mean?

• A person who supports slavery

• A person who works to end slavery

• A person who is indifferent to slavery

• A person who benefits from slavery

What does the word 'emancipation' mean in the context of Harriet Tubman's efforts?

• The act of freeing someone from slavery

• The act of capturing someone

• The act of punishing someone

• The act of hiring someone

What does the term 'fugitive' mean in the context of the Fugitive Slave Act?

• A person who is running away to avoid capture

• A person who is legally free

• A person who is a government official

• A person who is a landowner

What does the word 'resistance' mean in the context of Harriet Tubman's actions?

• The refusal to accept or comply with something

• The act of giving up

• The act of agreeing

• The act of celebrating

What does the term 'Quaker' refer to in the context of Harriet Tubman's allies?

• A member of a religious group known for their anti-slavery stance

• A type of bird

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

What does the word 'liberator' mean in the context of Harriet Tubman's role?

• A person who frees others from oppression

• A person who oppresses others

• A person who is neutral

• A person who is a bystander

What does the term 'plantation' mean in the context of Harriet Tubman's early life?

• A large farm where crops are grown, often using enslaved labor

• A small family garden

• A public park

• A government building