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How did Araminta Ross come to be known as Harriet Tubman?

  • A. She changed her name to her husband's last name and her first name to her mother's name.
  • B. She was named after the plantation owner's wife.
  • C. She changed her name because she was wanted as an Underground Railroad runner.
  • D. She changed her name to remain anonymous as a Civil War spy.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Araminta Ross came to be known as Harriet Tubman after marrying a free black man named John Tubman. She took her husband's last name 'Tubman' and changed her first name to 'Harriet,' which was her mother's name. This change of name was a personal choice after her marriage and not because she was named after the plantation owner's wife (B), wanted as an Underground Railroad runner (C), or to remain anonymous as a Civil War spy (D). Therefore, the correct answer is A.