Questions and Answers
What was Harriet Tubman's original name?
Araminta Ross
How did Harriet Tubman change her name?
In honor of her mother
Why did Harriet Tubman prefer physical plantation work over indoor domestic chores?
She enjoyed being outdoors
How did Harriet Tubman's family get separated despite her mother's efforts?
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Why was Harriet Tubman whipped when she was working as a nursemaid?
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At what age was Harriet Tubman rented out to set muskrat traps?
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What physical injury did Harriet sustain while trying to protect a fugitive from an overseer?
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What health condition did Harriet develop as a result of the incident with the weight?
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Why did Harriet's infirmity make her unattractive to potential slave buyers and renters?
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What year did Harriet marry John Tubman?
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What event led Harriet to plan an escape from slavery?
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What caused Harriet to change her last name from Ross to Tubman?
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