Why was Mary Surratts husband, John, under suspicion by Union officials before he died?
He used his position as a postmaster to run a Confederate message center.
Why was Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow rejected by the first four military units he tried to join>
He didn't meet the weight requirement and had a persistent cough.
Where did Elizabeth Van Lew live, which made her spying so dangerous?
Richmond, Virginia
What nickname was Harriet Tubman given for leading over 300 slaves to freedom?
Moses
A person who secretly plans or plots with others to commit an illegal, harmful, or treasonous act.
Conspirator
What business did Mary Surratt open in Washington, D.C. to help pay off her debts?
Boardinghouse
How did Frank finally convince a commander to let him join the Powhatan Troop?
What did Elizabeth do with her $10,000 inheritance?
Used it to buy and then gree the family members of her former slaves.
In 1862, why did the governmor of Massachusetts ask Harriet to go to South Carolina?
To help lead slaves away from plantations to Union lines.
Being deeply devoted to a religion, belief, or cause, sincere, and earnestness.
Devout
In the original kidnapping plot, what did John Wilkes Booth intent to do with President Lincoln?
Take Lincoln to Richmond and exchange for Confederate prisoners.
While spying in Alexandria, what alia (fake name) did Frank use?
Edward Delcher
Which famous author once read, "The Raven," aloud in the Van Lew parlor?
Edgar Allen Poe
What was the final result of the effort to get Harriet a military pension?
She was denied a military pension but had her widow's pension raised to $20.
To invent, plan, or create something new through careful thought and imagination.
Devise (Devised)
What event specifically enraged John Wilkes Booth and caused him to change his plan from kidnapping to assassination?
Lincoln's speech about giving voting rights to African Americans.
Why did Frank have to flee his job at the dentist's office in Alexandria?
The dentist's wife started a rumor about Frank.
What secret did Elizabeth's niece discover in the attic of their home?
A hidden room with a man (Union Soldier) inside.
Where was Harriet Tubman buried with military honors in 1913?
Fort Hill Cemetary in Auburn, New York
Actions involving betrayal of one's country or government, typically through overthrow attempts, aiding enemies, or violating allegiance.
Treasonous
What did George Atzerodt do on the night he was supposed to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson?
He lost his nerve, decided not to do it, and fell asleep in a hotel.
What daring act did Frank perofrm at the camp of Union General Samuel Carter?
He snuck into the General's unguarded tent while the General was nearby.
Who were the "White Caps" mentioned in this chapter?
A violent group that threatened people they thought were weak in supporting the South.
How did Harriet treat sick Union soldiers who had dysentery or smallpox?
With natural remedies made from roots, bark, and plant buds.
Small, fast, agile boat. Played a big role in the Underground Railroad used to liberate hundreds of enslaved people.