Questions
Before Harriet became free, what was she identified as?
Slave
I am a Jazz Singer.
Who is Billie Holiday?
Harriet was a conductor of the Underground Railroad in order to free slaves.
Now make a sentence with Conductor
Example,
The trains have a conductor to help drive it.
Name one difference (compare) between Billie and Harriet based on what they are known for.
Billie= Jazz Singer and Harriet= Activist and abolitionist
To help free more slaves.
I helped over 70 slaves to become free.
Harriet Tubman
What is the antonym of challenges?
Achievements
Compare one action they did different when it came to racism
Harriet: helped stop slavery
Billie: sang about how black people were mistreated
What was one of her most popular song called and why was it so powerful?
Strange Fruit, and it was powerful because it spoke about how African Americans were mistreated physically.
I was able to travel many people from the south to north guaranteeing their freedom.
Harret Tubman
Both Harriet and Billie faced racial discrimination during their time.
What does racial discrimination mean?
Treat people unkindly based on the color of their skin.
Compare their actions against racism
Harriet: helped free slave and tried to stop slavery
Billie: was am activist through her music by singing about how black people were mistreated
What challenges did Billie Holiday face in her professional life?
racism and judgement on her gender
I used my voice to talk about discrimination towards African Americans
Billie Holiday
Abraham Lincoln helped abolish slavery through the emancipation proclamation.
What does Abolish mean?
To get rid of.
Name two similarities between Billie and Harriet based on appearance.
They were both an African American Woman.
What was the Underground RailRoad?
It was a network of secret routes and safe houses to assist enslaved people.
I never let anyone stop me from helping other African Americans.
Both Billie and Harriet
What is a synonym for comfort?
Safe
contrast( state similarities ) between Billie and Harriet
They both faced racism
they are both dead
They both made an impact in the world