Heroes of Freedom: Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks

The video explores the lives of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, two pivotal figures in American history. Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a key conductor of the Underground Railroad, helping over 300 enslaved people to freedom. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union Army. Rosa Parks, born in a segregated America, became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement after refusing to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Both women are celebrated for their courage and contributions to freedom and equality.

What motivated Harriet Tubman to return to the South after gaining her freedom?

Explain the concept of segregation and its implications during the time of Rosa Parks.

What were Jim Crow laws and how did they affect African-Americans?

How did the lives of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks intersect in terms of their fight for freedom?