Harriet Tubman: A Historical Overview

Harriet Tubman: A Historical Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video contrasts modern 29-year-olds with Harriet Tubman at the same age, highlighting her escape from slavery and her role in the Underground Railroad. Tubman's bravery continued during the Civil War, where she served as a scout and spy for the Union, leading to the liberation of many slaves. Her legacy as a formidable figure in history is emphasized, and viewers are encouraged to engage with the content.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Harriet Tubman's status at the age of 29?

A Civil War nurse

A famous abolitionist

A slave planning her escape

A free woman living in Philadelphia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Underground Railroad?

A network of secret routes and safe houses

A military operation during the Civil War

A social club for abolitionists

A literal underground train system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many slaves did Harriet Tubman help free using the Underground Railroad?

Over 70

None, she only freed her family

About 750

Over 100,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

A politician

A soldier

A nurse

A scout and spy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which raid did Harriet Tubman lead an army and free 750 slaves?

The Battle of Antietam

The Siege of Vicksburg

The Raid at Comey Ferry

The Battle of Gettysburg

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was Harriet Tubman when she passed away?

93 years old

85 years old

75 years old

100 years old

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Harriet Tubman most remembered for?

Her work as a spy for the Confederacy

Her efforts in freeing slaves and her bravery

Her political career after the war

Her role as a Civil War nurse

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the video's conclusion?

To encourage viewers to subscribe and engage with the content

To summarize the Civil War events

To provide a detailed biography of Harriet Tubman

To discuss modern social media trends

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the host of the video?

A Civil War historian

A YouTube influencer

Craig Ferguson

Harriet Tubman