Social Studies: The letter from Fredrik Douglas 2 Harriet Tubman

Who were Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman?

• Leaders in the fight against slavery

• Presidents of the United States

• Authors of the Declaration of Independence

• Founders of the Underground Railroad

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What was Harriet Tubman known as due to her efforts in leading people to freedom?

• The Liberator

• The Conductor

• The Moses of her people

• The Emancipator

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Understanding

How did Frederick Douglass primarily fight against slavery?

• By leading escape missions

• Through speeches and writing

• By serving as a spy

• Through silent protests

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In what year did Frederick Douglass write a letter to Harriet Tubman praising her bravery?

• 1865

• 1868

• 1870

• 1850

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Frederick Douglass believed Harriet Tubman's actions spoke louder than ___

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What role did Harriet Tubman serve during the Civil War?

• A nurse

• A soldier

• A spy

• A cook

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Both Douglass and Tubman escaped slavery and dedicated their lives to helping others. How did their methods differ?

• Douglass used direct action, Tubman used speeches

• Douglass used writing, Tubman used direct action

• Both used writing and speeches

• Both used direct action

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Why was Harriet Tubman called "Moses"?

• She was called 'Moses' because she was a religious leader.
• Harriet Tubman was known as 'Moses' for her work in the Civil War.
• The nickname 'Moses' was given to her for her writings on freedom. She was well known for literary skills.

• Harriet Tubman was called 'Moses' because she led enslaved people to freedom, similar to how Moses led the Israelites.

Harriet Tubman helped over __________ people escape from slavery.

In his letter, Douglass said Tubman worked without __________ or public attention.