How is the escape of the eleven slaves in December 1851 different from the trips that Tubman made before?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking how the escape of eleven slaves in December 1851 differs from previous trips made by Harriet Tubman. This requires an understanding of the context and details of the trips described in the selection.

More Information

The escape of the eleven slaves in December 1851 was different because the group traveled all the way to Canada, largely influenced by the increased risks from the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Sources

• Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad - blogs.loc.gov