Fun Facts
How many slaves did Harriet bring to rescue during the Combahee River Raid?
800
What is Harriet's MOST well known achievement?
Freeing the slaves through the Underground Railroad
Harriet's nickname
Minty
What was the job title of Harriet's work in the Underground Railroad?
Conductor
According to Document B, how many trips to the South did Harriet take?
8
What was Harriet known as by her people?
Moses, they believed she was sent from God to free them
What were Harriet's parents names?
Benjamin and Harriet Ross
Give or take, about how tall was Harriet?
5 feet
TRUE or FALSE: One of Harriet's jobs during the civil war being a recruiter.
True
As a result of what disease did Harriet Tubman die?
pneumonia
After the Civil War until her death in 1913, who did Harriet care for?
The elderly and the sick
What was the name of Harriet's first husband?
John Tubman
How many miles did Harriet travel from Bucktown to Philadelphia?
125 miles+/-
According to Document D, how did Tubman earn money?
Harriet made pies and rootbeer during the Civil War
What happened to Harriet physically at the age of 13?
She was struck with a metal weight while helping a fellow slave from an overseer (owner)
What was Harriet's home used for?
Poor blacks who needed a home and the elderly that were sick
TRUE or FALSE: Slaves were treated better in the Deep South than in the Upper South.
False
When Harriet first reached freedom, what job did she do?
A maid
What year was Harriet Tubman born?
1820-1822
TRUE or FALSE: Harriet was a medical doctor during the Civil War.
False
As a result of the Fugitive Slave Act, what country did Harriet go to?
Canada
According to Document A, how many miles was it from Philadelphia to St. Catherine in Canada?
550 miles
In all, how many jobs did Harriet Tubman have in her life time?
6- a spy, maid, nurse, conductor, recruiter, and making pies & root beer during the Civil War