Rosa Parks
When was Rosa parks born?
February 4, 1913
Where was Harriet Tubman born?
Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What caused the Civil war?
The American Civil War was the culmination of the struggle between the advocates and opponents of slavery that dated from the founding of the United States.
Where was the "I Have a Dream" speech given
The Lincoln Memorial
What is Rosa famous for?
She is famous for not wanting to give her seat up to a white man
When did Harriet Tubman escape?
Harriet Tubman escaped on September 17, 1849.
What were Abraham Lincoln’s chief goals in the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln’s chief goal in the American Civil War was to preserve the Union. At the outset of the war, he would have done so at any cost, including by allowing slavery to continue.
In 1890, which was the first state in the Union to grant women the right to vote?
Wyoming
When was she arrested?
December 1, 1955
How did Harriet Tubman escape slavery?
She was helped by the Underground Railroad supporters.
How did Ulysses S. Grant affect the outcome of the American Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant achieved two major Union victories early in the war. He later became commander of all Union forces after seizing Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Rosa Parks's arrest after her refusal to move to the back of a bus triggered a citywide boycott of what city's bus system?
Montgomery, Alabama
When did she die?
October 24, 2005
What was Harriet Tubman’s role in the Civil War?
Her role was that of as a nurse, cook, laundress, scout and spy
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the turning points of the American Civil War.
True or False: The Equal Rights Amendment, passed by Congress in 1971 and explicitly guarantees equality to all persons, regardless of gender, was later signed into law.
False. The Equal Rights Amendment did not receive enough votes for ratification by the individual states, and was never signed into law.
where did she die?
Detroit
When did Harriet Tubman die?
Harriet died on March 12, 1913.
Who won the American Civil War?
The Union won the American Civil War.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process and equal protection rights to all citizens?
The 14th Amendment