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The Brave Journey of the Underground Railroad

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 60

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Did you know the 'Underground Railroad' was not a train? It was a secret path that brave people took to escape slavery and reach free places. One hero was Harriet Tubman, who escaped and then helped others. This journey to freedom was dangerous, but they believed in a better life. The Underground Railroad is an important part of American history.

Question 1

What was the Underground Railroad?

A train

An expressway

A secret path to escape slavery

Explanation. The Underground Railroad was a secret path that brave people took to escape slavery and reach free places. It is an important part of American history.

A tunnel

A cave

Question 2

Who was Harriet Tubman?

A teacher

A nurse

A slave owner

A hero who helped others escape slavery

Explanation. Harriet Tubman was a brave woman who escaped slavery and then helped others do the same.

A farmer

Question 3

What does 'escape' mean in this context?

To run fast

To hide

To get free from something

Explanation. In the context of the Underground Railroad, 'escape' means to get free from slavery.

To fight

To ignore

Question 4

Why was the journey to freedom dangerous?

Because there were wild animals

Because the path was slippery

Because there was a cliff

Because it involved escaping slavery and could result in punishment if caught

Explanation. The journey to freedom was dangerous because it involved escaping slavery, which was illegal and could result in severe punishment if caught.

Because it was dark

Question 5

Why is the Underground Railroad an important part of American history?

Because it was a major train route

Because it was a significant achievement in engineering

Because it led to the discovery of gold

Because it was a path to freedom for many slaves

Explanation. The Underground Railroad is an important part of American history because it was a secret path that many slaves took to escape slavery and reach free places.

Because it was a scenic route

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