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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 Underground Railroad?
A clandestine network assisting enslaved people to escape to freedom in the North, Canada, and Mexico.
What were the Fugitive Slave Acts?
Federal laws (1793 & 1850) that made it a crime to assist escaping enslaved people and compelled citizens to help capture them.
What was the Combahee River Raid?
A military operation led by Harriet Tubman that freed over 700 enslaved people and destroyed Confederate supplies.
What was the significance of night travel for enslaved people?
Enslaved people traveled at night to avoid detection, often using the North Star for navigation.
What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
Increased danger and legal consequences for those assisting escaped enslaved people, even in free states.
What role did oral traditions play?
Stories of successful escapes spread through oral traditions and spirituals, motivating others.
What was the purpose of coded communication?
Enslaved people used coded language and symbols to communicate and avoid detection.
What was the impact of the Civil War on Harriet Tubman?
Tubman served as a Union Army spy and nurse, gathering intelligence and caring for wounded soldiers and freed people.
What was the significance of the Combahee River Raid?
Tubman guided steamboats, resulting in the liberation of over 700 enslaved people and the destruction of Confederate supplies.
What was the effect of the Fugitive Slave Acts on enslaved people?
Escaped individuals lived in constant fear of being captured and returned to enslavement, even in free states.