Question

which statement best describes the contributions of harriet tubman during the civil war? 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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Tubman was an abolitionist who worked as a spy for the Union army to help the war effort.

Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous women in American history, as she was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. This series of secret hideouts and safe homes allowed slaves from the South to escape to freedom in the Northern US or Canada. Along with this, Tubman also worked as a spy for the federal government during the Civil War. By making frequent trips to the South and pretending to be a slave, Tubman was able to gain confidential information by listening to conversations between Confederate officers.

Answer 2

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