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Underground Railroad
How old was Harriet Tubman when she was a conductor in the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman was 27 years old.
What is Woman Suffrage?
The right for women to vote.
What did Harriet Tubman do to contribute to the Civil War?
She was a spy, nurse, and a union scout
Where was Harriet Tubman born?
Maryland
Where did the Underground Railroad go from?
Which state did Harriet Tubman escape from specifically?
South to North.
Harriet Tubman specifically left Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is one example of what Harriet Tubman did to support Woman Suffrage?
From the 1850s to the 1860's she gave speeches at multiple conventions and meetings
Who did Harriet Tubman spy on?
The confederates
What state did Harriet Tubman escape slavery to?
Pennsylvania
Why did Harriet Tubman conduct the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman had friends and family still on the plantations that she left. She wanted them all to be free so she returned to save as many as possible.
Name at least three states where there were suffrage rights for women. In (1919).
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New York, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Summarize the Civil War in your own words.
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A war fought between the North and the South over the expansion of slavery.
What year was Harriet Tubman born?
1822
When did the Underground Railroad become more popular?
Around the late 18 century, or more specifically between 1830 - 1850.
Name at least two states where there were zero suffrage rights for women. In (1919).
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Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.
Where did Harriet Tubman Speak?
In Northern Cities.
What year did Harriet Tubman escape slavery?
1849
What was the Underground Railroad in detail?
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The Underground Railroad was a series of houses with lit lanterns in the front to signify they were safe for the runaway slaves to take refugee in.
What was Harriet Tubman a large supporter of?
Harriet Tubman was a strong believer in freedom and everyone having the same rights.
When did Harriet Tubman become the first woman to lead the army?
Harriet Tubman became the first woman to lead a military army in June 1863.
Why was Harriet Tubman given the nickname "Moses?"
She helped slaves escape/to hide her identity