Harriet Tubman's Contributions and Legacy

Harriet Tubman's Contributions and Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, escaped to freedom in 1849. She became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, leading many slaves to freedom. Known for her spiritual strength and leadership, Tubman was also a valuable military asset. Her skills in navigating and building relationships were crucial in Union Army operations, including a successful plantation raid in South Carolina.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant aspect of Harriet Tubman's character that helped her in her escape from slavery?

Her spiritual and religious nature

Her physical strength

Her ability to read and write

Her wealth and resources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Harriet Tubman ensure the safety of her group during their journey to freedom?

By bribing the guards

By threatening to shoot those who disobeyed

By threatening to alert the authorities

By using secret codes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about Harriet Tubman's role in history?

That she was a famous singer

That she was a political figure

That she only worked on the Underground Railroad

That she was a military leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skills did Harriet Tubman develop that were useful to the Union Army?

Her knowledge of foreign languages

Her expertise in weaponry

Her ability to navigate through woods and strange places

Her skills in negotiation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the covert operation led by Tubman on the Kahi River?

The operation was a success, freeing many enslaved people

The plantations were warned in advance

The Union Army was captured

The operation failed due to a lack of resources