Harriet Tubman: "A Realistic Superwoman" American Worksheet History

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Instructions: Fill in the Blank You are now a free person who was assisted by Harriet Tubman during the Underground Railroad. You are writing a letter about Harriet and some of her life to a friend. Please look at the word bank below to complete the letter. John Tubman Philadelphia, PA Manumission Papers 28 years old Abolitionists Free Black Person Mason Dixon Line Moses

Dear Sally Jones, Harriet Tubman was a strong and courageous woman who assisted many enslaved people to freedom. Many enslaved people knew her as ________ because she was similar to a biblical person who helped others acquire their freedom. She was __________ when she married a man named ________________. Although he was a ____________________, who had ________________, he did not want to leave. In the year of _________, Harriet Tubman knew she had to leave her husband to acquire her freedom, she ran away but she met some wonderful people who helped her acquire her freedom. They were called_______________________ because they were against slavery and they helped any enslaved person who wanted to become free. In addition, they helped Harriet cross the _________________(line) to become free of slavery! Yours Truly, Edith Thomas