The Escape | Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

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History-Social Science

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The Escape | Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

On September 17th, 1849, Harriet Tubman ran away with her two brothers. A runaway ad was soon listed in the newspaper calling for their capture.

Explore this documentary film clip and engage students in historical thinking using the Library of Congress Primary Source Analysis Tool. In this inquiry-based resource for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom, students view a video clip describing the impact of increased governmental restrictions and harsh penalties on Harriet Tubman and other freedom seekers, analyze primary source material from the Library of Congress and New York Public Library Digital Collections, and consider discussion prompts for more dialogue and deeper reflection.

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PBS Learning Media