Harriet Tubman A Phenomenal African-American Abolitionist
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman (Araminta Harriet Ross), also known as “Moses” of her time, was a phenomenal African-American abolitionist who broke seemingly impeccable odds and escaped the south from slavery, in the year of 1849. She would become well-known for her aggressive tactics in conducting many slaves to freedom during what is known today as, the American Civil War Era. Her ambitious attitude and robust air left many in awe as she led more than nineteen missions to rescue more than 300 slaves using the Underground Railroad (a system of antislavery protesters and safe houses). Born into slavery, in approximately 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Harriet was no stranger to the unbearably horrid treatment the slaves
endured from whites at this time. Being raised within these unforgiving conditions, Harriet was subject to whippings and beatings even as a young child. At the fragile age of 12, she was struck in the head with a heavy metal weight by an overseer for refusing to help hang a man for attempting to escape. She then started to suffer from narcoleptic attacks, seizures, headaches, and also powerful visions and dreams which would serve as the basis of her understanding and superb civil duties she accomplished throughout her lifetime. Considering that she was a fervent Christian, she would describe these dreams or visions symbolizing her guidance towards freedom, as holy epiphanies from God. Ms. Harriet joined in matrimony with Mr. Tubman at age 25, finally succeeding her escape to Philadelphia 5 years later in 1849. Tubman resumed to Maryland saving her family in 1851, gradually bringing them out of state, and then eventually directing hundreds of slaves to freedom In to St. Catharine’s, (Ontario) Canada West. Tubman committed her life to bettering the lives of her people and accomplishing what was literally an unreachable goal in her day and time being an African American. Defying the government and abolishing her “pharoah’s” chains, “Moses” channeled her way towards freedom from an unforgettable massacring of a greater people.
endured from whites at this time. Being raised within these unforgiving conditions, Harriet was subject to whippings and beatings even as a young child. At the fragile age of 12, she was struck in the head with a heavy metal weight by an overseer for refusing to help hang a man for attempting to escape. She then started to suffer from narcoleptic attacks, seizures, headaches, and also powerful visions and dreams which would serve as the basis of her understanding and superb civil duties she accomplished throughout her lifetime. Considering that she was a fervent Christian, she would describe these dreams or visions symbolizing her guidance towards freedom, as holy epiphanies from God. Ms. Harriet joined in matrimony with Mr. Tubman at age 25, finally succeeding her escape to Philadelphia 5 years later in 1849. Tubman resumed to Maryland saving her family in 1851, gradually bringing them out of state, and then eventually directing hundreds of slaves to freedom In to St. Catharine’s, (Ontario) Canada West. Tubman committed her life to bettering the lives of her people and accomplishing what was literally an unreachable goal in her day and time being an African American. Defying the government and abolishing her “pharoah’s” chains, “Moses” channeled her way towards freedom from an unforgettable massacring of a greater people.