WHAT?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHY?
100

What did people in Maryland want to do to Harriet Tubman?

They wanted to catch her because she helped enslaved people escape.

100

When did Harriet help 11 people escape (what year)?

In 1851.

100

Where did Harriet help 11 people escape to?

Harriet helped them escape to Canada.

100

Why did people promise money for catching Harriet Tubman?

They promised money because they wanted to catch her for helping enslaved people run away.


200

What did Harriet use to tell people when it was time to escape?

Harriet used bird calls to tell people when it was time to escape.

200

When did Harriet and the group travel on their journey?

They traveled by night.

200

Where did Harriet and the group stay along the way?

They stayed at safe houses along the way.

200

Why did Harriet and the runaways want to go to Canada?

Because a new law made it dangerous for runaway slaves in the North, and they could still be caught and forced back into slavery.

300

What was the new law that made it dangerous for runaway slaves in the North?

The new law said that even if they reached the North, enslaved people could still be caught and sent back to slavery.

300

When did Harriet help 11 people escape (what month)?

December

300

Where did Harriet and the group reach after a long journey?

They reached Canada.

300

Why did Harriet risk her life to help others escape?

Because she wanted to help enslaved people find freedom, even though it was dangerous for her.

400

What did Harriet tell the group would happen if they went back?

They would be punished and possibly killed.

400

Where did Harriet kept going back to help other enslaved people escape?

MARYLAND

400

Why did the runaway slaves wanted to give up?

Because they were tired and scared

500

What did Harriet decide to do after she helped the 11 people?

Harriet decided to stay in Canada but kept going back to Maryland to help other enslaved people escape.

500

Where did the slaves who ran away wanted to go?

Canada