America's Hero: Harriet Tubman
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Harriet was called '' '' after the hero in the Bible who led slaves to freedom from Egypt.
Explore the life of Harriet Tubman, a pivotal figure in American history. This quiz assesses knowledge on her birth, early life, role as a Union spy, and more, emphasizing her contributions to the abolitionist movement and the Civil War.
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True or False, Harriet Tubman's real name was Araminta.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Harriet Tubman's real name was indeed Araminta. Harriet Tubman was born as Araminta Ross and later changed her name to Harriet after her mother. She was an African-American abolitionist and political activist who played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African-Americans to escape to free states and Canada. Tubman's bravery and determination in leading many slaves to freedom made her an iconic figure in American history.Rate this question:
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Harriet died in what year?
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1978
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1999
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1913
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A. 1913 -
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What year was Harriet Tubman born in?
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1835
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1820
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1815
Correct Answer
A. 1820Explanation
Harriet Tubman was born in 1820.Rate this question:
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True or false, Harriet was not a Union Spy in the Civil War.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Harriet was indeed a Union Spy in the Civil War. This suggests that the statement "Harriet was not a Union Spy in the Civil War" is incorrect.Rate this question:
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Harriet experienced a ''___________________'' while trying to help a slave escape.
Correct Answer
Head Injury
Head Wound
Head TraumaExplanation
The correct answer is Head Injury, Head Wound, Head Trauma. This suggests that Harriet encountered some form of injury or trauma to her head while attempting to assist a slave in escaping. This could have resulted from a physical altercation, a fall, or some other form of incident that caused harm to her head. The exact details of the head injury are not provided in the question.Rate this question:
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What year did Harriet marry Nelson Davis?
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1869
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1896
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1854
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A. 1869Explanation
In 1869, Harriet married Nelson Davis.Rate this question:
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How old was Harriet when she was hired as a nursemaid?
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8
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15
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6
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A. 6Explanation
Harriet was hired as a nursemaid when she was 6 years old.Rate this question:
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What two places did Harriet lead most of her slaves?
Correct Answer
Philadelphia and Canada
The North and Canada
Canada and Philadelphia
The North and PhiladelphiaExplanation
Harriet Tubman led most of her slaves to Philadelphia and Canada. Philadelphia was a major destination for escaped slaves due to its reputation as a free city with a strong abolitionist community. Canada was also a popular destination as it was beyond the reach of the Fugitive Slave Act and offered greater freedom and safety for escaped slaves. The North and Philadelphia, as well as Canada and Philadelphia, are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the two places where Harriet led most of her slaves.Rate this question:
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True or false, Harriet's real name was Araminta Tubman?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
False. Harriet's real name was not Araminta Tubman. Her real name was actually Araminta Ross. She later changed her first name to Harriet after her mother.Rate this question:
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