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                                                  Harriet Tubman
                                             Born around 1820 - Died 1913

1.  What caused Harriet Tubman to sleep a lot?

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2.  What was the "Underground Railroad"?

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3.  What was the person called who traveled with the slaves when they were escaping?

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4.  How were the slaves able to find their way when they were running away?

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5.  After her own escape, who else did she help to escape slavery?

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6.  Why wasn't she able to free her husband John?

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7.  What Biblical name was given to Harriet Tubman, and why did they call her by that name?

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8.  Who did she help during the Civil War and what did she do?

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9.  How was Harriet Tubman honored after her death?

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