Song #L: "Go Down Moses" Negro spirituals had a common theme: religious inspiration. We learned that slaves found hope in Christianity. One
such subject is the story of Moses.
1. In your own words, summarize the biblical story of Mosess
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2. Now click this link and listen to this song sung by slaves in that time. Pay close attention to the lyrics!
3. How does this song reflect the situation of the slaves in America?
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4. Harriet Tubman, the subject of our next reading, was called "The Moses of her people." What did Harriet
Tubman do? How is she like Moses? (Look this up, if necessary.)
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