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WorksheetsUnderground Conductor; Harriet Tubman
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why did Tubman have to take the runaways all the way to Canada instead of to a place in the North?
Cities and towns in Canada had agreed to provide jobs for all of the runaways that Tubman brought.
The cooler weather in Canada was helpful for those who became sick
People in the North were no longer willing to provide food, shelter,or jobs
The Fugitive Slave Law required runaways be returned to the South if found
Why did Tubman threaten to shoot one of the runaways?
He thought he could lead the way better than she.
He threatened to return to the plantation compromising the operation.
He complained about having to sleep outdoors and hunger.
He wrote notes about the route they were taking.
Other than Thomas Garrett, wh0 did NOT help Harriet in some manner in her efforts to free the slaves?
Jawn Loguen
Frederick Douglass
Malcolm X
William Still
What detail does the author include to characterize Tubman as courageous?
She made sure they had food and clothing even though she didn't.
The runaways were constantly tired, hungry, and cold.
She planned escapes that began on Sundays.
She led runaways though she knew she could be hanged or killed.
Modern day St. Catherine's is currently known as
Montreal Canada
Philadelphia
Massachussets
Ontario Canada
Harriet Tubman suffered from narcolepsy so many slaves took advantage of this when she slept.
true
false
Name something that doesn't LINGER
birthday cake
smell of burned popcorn
a student after school
a thought
How did William and Ellen Craft get to Philadelphia from Georgia ?
with Harriet on her first voyage
disguised as a white man and his slave
With slave catchers who found them
they caused a mutiny and made Harriet take them
Harriet Tubman lost ____ slaves during her journeys?
4
1
11
none
To cajole is to . . .
purposely mislead
urge gently
tease cruelly
answer correctly
Someone who displays/displayed eloquence would be
Nervous public speaking
Persuasive, confident and great to listen to
Uncomfortable and read notes while speaking
Not one to participate in HEAR OUR VOICES
Based on the video, which was NOT REALLY a discrepancy between Harriet the movie and her real life story?
Marie was a fictional character and no evidence of her in the selection.
Edward Brodas didn't have a son named Gideon
William Still helped record the slaves and let them change names.
Fugitive Slave Act was passed earlier making trek to Canada a must
A whippoorwhill call was a secret code used to signal that Moses was there
true
false
The plan to leave on a Sunday was most likely because
They had to rest before leaving
The pastor and church wanted to pray over them first
Catchers and workers would be busy giving them a head start
They wouldn't suspect the singing of spirituals
How did Harriet Tubman show perseverance?
She left every slave with money
She never gave up and continued back to free more slaves
She did not give up at the railroad
She kept driving the train
