Harriet Tubman: Life and Legacy
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What was Harriet Tubman's original name?

  • Minty Green
  • Benjamin Ross
  • Araminta Ross (correct)
  • Rit Green

    • How did Harriet Tubman change her name?

  • To respect her ancestors
  • In memory of her siblings
  • To honor her father
  • In honor of her mother (correct)

    • Why did Harriet Tubman prefer physical plantation work over indoor domestic chores?

  • She disliked working indoors
  • She found the work less demanding
  • She enjoyed being outdoors (correct)
  • She faced less abuse outside

    • How did Harriet Tubman's family get separated despite her mother's efforts?

    <p>As a result of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Harriet Tubman whipped when she was working as a nursemaid?

    <p>When the baby cried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age was Harriet Tubman rented out to set muskrat traps?

    <p>Seven years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical injury did Harriet sustain while trying to protect a fugitive from an overseer?

    <p>Fractured skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health condition did Harriet develop as a result of the incident with the weight?

    <p>Headaches and narcolepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Harriet's infirmity make her unattractive to potential slave buyers and renters?

    <p>It made her prone to falling into deep sleep randomly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Harriet marry John Tubman?

    <p>1844</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led Harriet to plan an escape from slavery?

    <p>Her father being set free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Harriet to change her last name from Ross to Tubman?

    <p>Her marriage to a free Black man</p> Signup and view all the answers

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