Profile of Harriet Tubman - Inquiry Unlimited practitioner formerly sited at Boston KidWeb at the Joseph Lee School, Boston, MA

Transcription of the General Affidavit of Harriet Tubman

Earlier attempt for Civil War Benefits (previous Charles P. Wood attempt - June 1, 1888)

Analyze this document using Bloom's Taxonomy.

Comprehension

Which statements must be verified about Harriet's military claims?
What two services did Harriet claim to have performed in hospitals?
For what purpose did Harriet command scouts?
In which conflict did Harriet serve?
From whom did Harriet take orders and directions?
How much money does Harriet request in her claim?
To whom was Harriet married?
In which state was Harriet born?
Under what name was Harriet known as a youngster?
According to the document, where will we find additional information related to her claim?

Application

Use the Affidavit facts to write a column for the local newspaper, an online newsletter, or a television broadcast.

In the first person, as a witness to the gathering of the information for the Affidavit, create a diary entry including the facts.

Instead of using the formal affidavit form, create an alternative questionnaire form. Then, as Harriet's scribe, complete the form with her information.

Student performance of understanding - Written Language Application

Focus:
- Introductory paragraph including the background of Harriet's prior claim.
- A second paragraph relating three services claimant reports providing.
- A third paragraph relating any additional information related to this claim.
- A closing paragraph restating the purpose of the claim.