April 3, 2020
Harriet Tubman: An American Hero
In 1820, Harriet Tubman was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. When she was 19, she used something called “the Underground Railroad” to escape to Pennsylvania, a state where slavery was illegal. Actually, the Underground Railroad wasn’t a railroad at all. It was a string of hiding places where escaping slaves could stay as they moved north to states where slavery was outlawed.
After she had gained her freedom in Pennsylvania, Harriet Tubman wasn’t satisfied to stand by and do nothing while other people suffered. So she became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, thus helping others gain their freedom, too. No wonder she earned her place in the history books!
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.
Danny Thomas
About Pennsylvania
It’s a Fact: The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.
It’s a Fact: The biggest city in California is Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is the second biggest city in Pennsylvania.
It’s a Fact: Hershey, Pennsylvania is called ChocolateTown, USA because that’s where they make Hershey’s candies.
It’s a Fact: The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is also the home of the famous American symbol of freedom: the Liberty Bell.
It’s a Fact: Ben Franklin founded the Philadelphia Zoo, which was the very first zoo in America.
Fun Fact: Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag (while she was in Philadelphia).
Fun Fact: The U. S. president during the Civil War was Abraham Lincoln.
Fun Fact: The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1776. That’s why July 4th is an official American holiday.
Fun Fact: In The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs, the Ryder family takes their train to California. To get there, the train must go over the Rocky Mountains. The Rocky Mountain range is located in the western United States and in Canada.
Just for fun,
What's the capital of Pennsylvania?
Who was president of the United States during the Civil War.
Which Pennsylvania city is bigger: Pittsburg or Hershey?
What did Betsy Ross do?
Here's a riddle for you:
Which food is never on time?
