Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman — Reading Comprehension
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Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Her bravery helped end slavery and shaped the fight for freedom in America.
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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820. Life as a slave was very hard, and Tubman dreamed of freedom. In 1849, she bravely escaped to the North, where slavery was not allowed. But Tubman didn't forget about her family and friends who were still enslaved.
Risking her own freedom, Tubman returned to the South many times. She led other slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped slaves escape. Because of her bravery and leadership, Tubman became known as "Moses," after the biblical figure who led people to freedom.
During the Civil War, Tubman worked for the Union Army as a spy and nurse. After the war ended and slavery was abolished, she continued to fight for rights of African Americans and women. Tubman's courage and dedication to freedom made her one of the most famous conductors of the Underground Railroad and an American hero.
Where was Harriet Tubman born?
MarylandNew YorkVirginiaPennsylvania
What was the Underground Railroad?
An actual railroad under the groundA secret network to help slaves escapeA train that only ran at nightA tunnel system for transporting goods
Why was Harriet Tubman called "Moses"?
She was a religious leaderShe wrote lawsShe could part watersShe led people to freedom
What did Tubman do during the Civil War?
She became a soldierShe fought for the ConfederacyShe was a spy and nurse for the Union ArmyShe hid in Canada
After slavery ended, what did Tubman continue to fight for?
The right to own slavesRights for African Americans and womenThe right to live in the SouthThe right to be called Moses
Why is Harriet Tubman considered a hero?
She invented the railroadShe was the president of the United StatesShe risked her life to help others gain freedomShe discovered a new country
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