Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

The video tutorial covers a story about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. It begins with classroom instructions and an introduction to the Fugitive Slave Law, explaining its impact on slavery in the United States. The tutorial then focuses on Harriet Tubman's efforts to help slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, highlighting her bravery and the challenges faced during the journey to Canada.

What book are students asked to follow along with during the lesson?

• A yellow book

• A green book

• A red book

• A blue book

What was the main purpose of the Compromise of 1850?

• To address the issue of slavery in new territories

• To create new states

• To establish new trade routes

• To end the Civil War

How did the Fugitive Slave Law affect Harriet Tubman?

• It allowed her to travel freely

• It made her a legal citizen

• It classified her as a fugitive slave

• It provided her with financial support

Who is the author of 'Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad'?

• Frederick Douglass

• Ann Petry

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Sojourner Truth

What was Ann Petry's contribution to African American literature?

• She was a famous playwright

• She was a renowned journalist

• She published large texts in the early 1900s

• She was the first African American poet

What strategy did Harriet Tubman use to signal her presence to the slaves?

• She lit a fire

• She left a note

• She used a secret handshake

• She sang a spiritual song

What was the significance of the North Star for Harriet Tubman and the fugitives?

• It was a sign of danger

• It was a symbol of hope

• It guided them to freedom

• It marked the start of their journey

What challenge did Tubman face when she reached the farmhouse with the fugitives?

• The house was under surveillance

• The house was abandoned

• The owner refused to help

• The owner was away

Who was Thomas Garrett and how did he assist fugitive slaves?

• A plantation owner who captured slaves

• A Quaker who provided shelter and shoes

• A government official who enforced the law

• A merchant who sold goods to slaves

What did Thomas Garrett keep in his desk for fugitive slaves?

• A pair of shoes and a coat

• A letter of recommendation

• A loaf of bread and a pail of milk

• A map and compass