Change makers Flashcards
What is a change maker?
Someone who takes action to solve a social problem
Who was Harriet Tubman?
She was a former slave who escaped and dedicated the rest of her life to lead slaves to freedom during slavery.
Who was Harriet Tubman inspired by?
Moses
What was Harriet Tubman’s nickname?
Mother Moses
What was Harriet Tubman’s role in freeing the slaves?
She was the conductor
of the underground rail road that lead slaves to the northern states
What is activism?
Using campaigning to bring out a social or political change
What are civil rights?
They are laws to protect people from unfair treatment in society
What is civil disobedience
Refusing to obey laws in a non-violent way (protesting)
What is a conviction?
A strong belief or opinion
What is democracy?
A type of government where the citizens choose their leaders through voting
What is privilege
When a group of people have advantages over another group of people
What is racism?
The idea that a group of people are inferior or superior because of the colour of their skin
