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Who was Harriet Tubman?
Underground Railroad conductor, Union spy, and nurse.
What was Tubman's role as 'Moses'?
Led enslaved people to freedom like Moses.
Who were Black Abolitionists?
Former enslaved individuals who guided others to freedom.
Who were White Abolitionists?
Provided support to the Underground Railroad.
What did Tubman do during the Civil War?
Served as a Union spy and nurse.
What was Tubman's leadership?
Led the Combahee River Raid.
What was Tubman's use of spirituals?
Used spirituals to communicate plans.
What was Tubman's reflection?
Reflected on the dangers and challenges of escape.
What was Tubman's determination?
Had a resolve to seek freedom despite risks.
What was Tubman's faith?
Her faith was a source of strength.
Cause & Effect: High number of escapes -> ?
Cause: High number of escapes, Effect: Passage of Fugitive Slave Acts.
Cause & Effect: Fugitive Slave Acts -> ?
Cause: Fugitive Slave Acts, Effect: Increased danger for UGRR and escaped enslaved people.
Cause & Effect: Harriet Tubman's actions -> ?
Cause: Harriet Tubman's actions, Effect: Liberation of hundreds of enslaved people.
Cause & Effect: Coded communication -> ?
Cause: Coded communication, Effect: Allowed enslaved people to plan escapes without detection.
Cause & Effect: Collaboration of Black and White abolitionists -> ?
Cause: Collaboration of Black and White abolitionists, Effect: Increased effectiveness of the Underground Railroad.
Cause & Effect: Tubman's knowledge of the South -> ?
Cause: Tubman's knowledge of the South, Effect: Her service as a Union Army spy.
Cause & Effect: Combahee River Raid -> ?
Cause: Combahee River Raid, Effect: Liberation of over 700 enslaved people and destruction of Confederate supplies.
Cause & Effect: Spirituals -> ?
Cause: Spirituals, Effect: Means of communication and solidarity among the enslaved community.
Cause & Effect: Fugitive Slave Acts -> ?
Cause: Fugitive Slave Acts, Effect: Increased fear and uncertainty of escape.
Cause & Effect: Harriet's resolve to seek freedom -> ?
Cause: Harriet's resolve to seek freedom, Effect: Her unwavering commitment to freedom, even at the cost of her life.
What was the role of spirituals?
Coded messages and solidarity among enslaved people.
What was the significance of coded language?
Slaves had to be discreet to avoid detection.
What was the importance of oral traditions?
Stories of escapes spread hope and resistance.
What was the impact of escape?
Caused emotional turmoil for those leaving and left behind.
What was the role of the North Star?
Literal and symbolic guide for escaping slaves.
What was the importance of faith?
Faith was a source of strength in Tubman's journey.
What was the role of communication?
Communication was key for survival and resistance.
What was the determination of slaves?
Slaves had a resolve to seek freedom.
What was the covert communication?
Slaves used coded language to communicate.
What was the emotional impact?
Decision to escape caused emotional turmoil.