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Harriet Tubman

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an “Underground Railroad”?

a)

homes and businesses that took in escaped slaves

b)

a group of people who helped slaves escape to the North

c)

a person who works to end slavery

d)

a statement by Abraham Lincoln that promised freedom to slaves in the South

2.

What does the word “abolitionist” mean?

a)

a group of people who helped slaves escape to the North

b)

homes and businesses that took in escaped slaves

c)

a person who works to end slavery

d)

a person who works to make slavery

3.

Who was Harriet Tubman?

a)

a leader of the Underground Railroad who also fought for African American and women’s rights

b)

a group of people who helped slaves escape to the North

c)

a leader of American

d)

a leader that did not fight for African American and women’s rights

4.

What are “safe-houses” ?

a)

fun places to hang out

b)

homes and businesses that took in escaped slaves

c)

a statement by Abraham Lincoln that promised freedom to slaves in the South

d)

It like a smart house only safer

5.

What does “Emancipation Proclamation” mean?

a)

homes and businesses that took in escaped slaves

b)

a group of people who helped slaves escape to the North

c)

a statement by Mr. M. that promised freedom to slaves in the South

d)

a statement by Abraham Lincoln that promised freedom to slaves in the South

6.

An abolitionist works to end slavery. What does ABOLISH mean?

a)

to start

b)

to continue

c)

to end

d)

to have fun

7.

What was Harriet Tubman’s role on the Underground Railroad?

a)

conductor

b)

overseer

c)

stationmaster

d)

safehouse

8.

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed slavery was illegal in the south. What does it mean to PROCLAIM something?

a)

to end

b)

to announce

c)

to whisper

d)

to capture

9.

How did Harriet Tubman help during the Civil War?

a)

She worked as a driver, a writer, and a carpenter.

b)

She worked as a cook, a nurse, and a spy.

c)

She worked as a teacher, a painter, and a musician.

d)

She worked as a sailor, a writer, and a banker.

10.

Which event happened LAST?

a)

Congress abolished slavery everywhere in the United States.

b)

The Civil War broke out.

c)

Harriet Tubman was born a slave.

d)

Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to the North.