All Flashcards
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.
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.
What role did spirituals play in the Underground Railroad?
Spirituals contained hidden messages and instructions for enslaved people planning to escape.
How were spirituals used?
Songs like 'Go Down Moses' and 'Wade in the Water' contained hidden messages and instructions.
How did enslaved people communicate covertly?
Slaves used coded language in songs to communicate plans and intentions.
What was the significance of religious songs?
Religious songs were used to convey secret messages about escape plans.
What was the emotional impact of escape?
The decision to escape caused emotional turmoil for both those leaving and those left behind.
What was the role of faith?
Harriet's religious faith is portrayed as a crucial support in her journey.
What was the significance of the North Star?
The North Star served as both a practical navigational tool and a symbol of hope and freedom for escaping slaves.
What was the cultural impact of the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad inspired hope and resistance among enslaved communities.
What was the significance of coded songs?
Tubman used spirituals and coded songs to communicate plans and alert enslaved people of upcoming escape attempts.