Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom

The video explores the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, a key figure in Black history. It covers her early life, escape from slavery, and her pivotal role in the Underground Railroad. Tubman's contributions during the Civil War and her later activism for women's rights are highlighted, showcasing her enduring impact on American history.

What was Harriet Tubman's original name before she changed it?

• Minty Ross

• Araminta Ross

• Mary Ross

• Sarah Ross

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To offer employment to freed slaves

• To transport goods across the country

• To provide safe passage for enslaved people seeking freedom

• To serve as a literal railroad for trains

Who was Harriet Tubman's well-known friend and fellow abolitionist?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

How did Harriet Tubman assist the Union Army during the Civil War?

• By providing financial support

• As a cook and nurse, and later as a scout and spy

• By writing speeches for the Union leaders

• As a general leading troops

What significant event did Harriet Tubman lead in 1863?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• A Union raid at Cumby Ferry freeing over 700 enslaved people

• The founding of the NAACP

• The first women's rights convention