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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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 (a)  

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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 (a)   people escape from slavery.

In his letter, Douglass said Tubman worked without (a)   or public attention.