Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

The video narrates the life of Harriet Tubman, an enslaved woman who escaped to freedom and helped others do the same via the Underground Railroad. It covers her early life, the hardships she faced, and her significant role in the abolition of slavery. Harriet's contributions during the Civil War and her lasting legacy as a freedom fighter are also highlighted.

What were some of the dangers faced by enslaved people during their escape to freedom?

• They could get lost in the woods.

• They might be caught and returned to slavery.

• They could run out of food.

• They might face wild animals.

Where was Harriet Tubman born?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Savannah, Georgia

• Dorchester, Maryland

• Richmond, Virginia

What was a significant difference between the economies of the North and the South?

• The North relied on enslaved labor, while the South did not.

• The North relied on agriculture, while the South relied on manufacturing.

• The North relied on manufacturing, while the South relied on agriculture.

• The North and South had similar economic structures.

What did Harriet Tubman learn from her father that helped her in her escape?

• How to read and write

• How to build a shelter

• How to navigate using the stars

• Which plants and berries were safe to eat

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A code name for a group of abolitionists

• A secret network of trails and safe houses for escaping enslaved people

• A literal underground train system

• A series of tunnels built by abolitionists

How many trips did Harriet Tubman make to help others escape slavery?

• 19 trips

• 10 trips

• 25 trips

• 5 trips

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

• She was a general in the Union army.

• She was a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union army.

• She was a politician advocating for the Union.

• She was a journalist covering the war.

What significant action did President Abraham Lincoln take during the Civil War?

• He abolished the Underground Railroad.

• He declared war on the South.

• He signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

• He made Harriet Tubman a general.

Where did Harriet Tubman settle after the Civil War?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Auburn, New York

• New York City, New York

What did Harriet Tubman do for elderly enslaved people after the Civil War?

• She opened a school for them.

• She helped them find their families.

• She provided them with jobs.

• She provided health care and a home for them.