Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
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Objective
I can describe Harriet Tubman's actions and explain how they helped people escape slavery.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
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Harriet Tubman rescued slaves via the Underground Railroad in the 1850s and served the Union Army as a nurse, cook, and spy during the Civil War.
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In South Carolina, Tubman gathered intelligence from contraband camps and local informants about Confederate plans to attack Union boats.
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On June 1st, 1863, Tubman became the first woman in American history to lead a military operation when she led 300 black soldiers to raid rice plantations along the Combahee River and free more than 700 slaves.
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Practice
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What were the three roles Harriet Tubman played during the Civil War, as mentioned in the video?
Before the Civil War, what was Harriet Tubman's primary activity that helped people escape slavery?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two specific actions Harriet Tubman took during the Civil War and explain how each action helped people escape slavery or otherwise contributed to the Union war effort.”
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