Exercise
Form 3: Harriet Tubman as a Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Discover Harriet Tubman's heroic role as a conductor guiding enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Questions
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Approximately how many rescue missions back to the South did Harriet Tubman make?
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About how many enslaved individuals did Harriet Tubman personally guide to freedom?
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How many passengers did Harriet Tubman famously lose during all her rescue trips?
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What weapon did Harriet Tubman carry for protection and to prevent faint-hearted travelers from turning back?
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On what specific day of the week did Tubman prefer to start escape journeys?
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Why was starting an escape on Saturday night strategically advantageous?
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To which final destination did Tubman route escapees after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 passed?
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How did Southern slaveholders respond to Harriet Tubman's successful rescue operations?
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How did Harriet Tubman utilize spiritual songs during her rescue journeys?
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Which family members did Harriet Tubman manage to rescue during her trips?
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What title best describes Harriet Tubman's primary role on the Underground Railroad?
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Why did Tubman frequently conduct rescue operations in the winter months?