WorksheetsHarriet Tubman-January 31
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why did Harriet Tubman decide to fight back instead of just accepting her life as an enslaved person? (Pick 2 answers)
She was afraid that she would be sent away to a new plantation and treated worse.
She was not afraid
She wanted to see her sisters that had been sold already
She had watched her mother stand up the plantation owner Mr. Brodess when he came to try and sell her brother
How was Harriet Tubman able to gain her freedom?
Harriet ran away using the Underground Railroad and traveled to Pennsylvania in the North where slavery was not allowed.
She used the horses on the plantation and went at night
She drew herself a map of the way she needed to go.
She followed the southern star
What was the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was a secret system of routes and hiding places to help slaves escape from slavery in the South to get to freedom in the North.
A group of trains underground used to help free slaves
A group of trains with a conductor
A form of transportation used to transport slaves to freedom.
Was the Underground Railroad a real road? Who were the passengers on the Underground Railroad?
Yes, Slaves trying to escape
No, Slaves that were free
Yes, Slaves that were free
No, Slaves trying to escape
Why did Harriet Tubman choose to be a conductor on the Underground Railroad and risk her own life?
Harriet Tubman wanted everyone to be slaves like her
Harriet Tubman wanted the slaves to be free like her
Harriet Tubman was trying to rescue her sisters
Harriet Tubman was trying to keep her brother from being sold.
Why was the drinking gourd important to the Underground Railroad? (Choose 2 answers)
The slaves used the drinking gourd to drink water
The slaves and Harriet Tubman used the drinking gourd to help them find their way North to freedom
The drinking gourd was also the North Star
The drinking gourd was what the slaves used to cook their food with
What signal did Harriet use when she reached the stations along the route?
She used a lantern and made it blink off and on
Harriet had a special handshake with the owner of the house
Harriet had a special knock
Harriet had a special code word that she used
Why did Harriet Tubman and the slaves only travel at night?
It was easier to see at night where to go
It was safe because it was more difficult to be seen and to be tracked down
Harriet could not see during the day
Harriet traveled better during the day
Why did the plantation owners call Harriet Tubman rebellious?
Harriet Tubman was called rebellious because she did as she was told
Harriet Tubman was called rebellious because she led many slaves to freedom
Harriet Tubman was rebellious because she did not want to be sold to a new plantation
Harriet Tubman was rebellious because she seemed to do always did things her way
What was the job of the conductor on the Underground Railroad?
A conductor was responsible for responsible for making sure that the train stayed on the track
A conductor was responsible for turning in runaway slaves
A conductor was responsible for helping to lead the slaves to freedom
A conductor was responsible for making sure that the slaves followed the rules, if not they would be punished.
