The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 2 • RS AZ-US History A

Which statement best describes the contributions of Harriet Tubman during the Civil War?

Answer

Tubman was an abolitionist who served the Union in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.

Tubman was an abolitionist who worked as a spy for the Union Army to help the war effort.

Tubman was an abolitionist who established the Tuskegee Airmen flying squadron.

Tubman was an abolitionist who encouraged the Union to permit African Americans to enlist.

Explanation

Harriet Tubman supported the Union during the Civil War and served as a scout, nurse, and spy, gathering information that aided Union military operations. Therefore, the best choice is that she worked as a spy for the Union Army. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was a separate African American unit, and the Tuskegee Airmen served in World War II.

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