Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

The transcript details Harriet Tubman's fears of being sold into slavery, her initial escape with her brothers, and her eventual successful journey to freedom via the Underground Railroad. It highlights her deep faith, the support from abolitionists, and her Ashanti ancestry. The role of Quakers in the abolition movement is also discussed.

What was the main reason Harriet Tubman initially decided to escape?

• She wanted to visit her relatives in the North.

• She feared being sold and separated from her family.

• She was promised freedom by her master.

• She wanted to explore new lands.

How did Harriet communicate her escape plans to her friend Mary?

• By leaving a note in the big house.

• By singing a spiritual song.

• By sending a messenger.

• By writing a letter.

What guided Harriet Tubman during her journey to freedom?

• A map given by a friend.

• The light of the North Star.

• A compass she found.

• Instructions from her master.

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A secret network to help slaves escape to freedom.

• A literal underground tunnel system.

• A railway system for transporting goods.

• A group of musicians traveling the country.

What was Harriet's destination when she escaped from slavery?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

What did Harriet Tubman realize about the landscapes she crossed during her escape?

• They were completely unfamiliar to her.

• They were similar to her childhood home.

• They matched the landscapes in her dreams.

• They were described in a book she read.

Who was Harriet Tubman's maternal grandmother?

• Catherine

• Modesty

• Eliza

• Mary

From which African region did Harriet Tubman's grandmother likely originate?

• The Cape of Good Hope

• The Ivory Coast

• The Horn of Africa

• The Gold Coast

What religious group played a significant role in the abolitionist movement?

• Lutherans

• Baptists

• Catholics

• Quakers

Who were Levi and Katherine Coffin?

• Harriet Tubman's parents

• Leaders of a slave rebellion

• Major Quaker abolitionists

• Owners of a large plantation