Harriet Tubman was a huge part of the Underground Railroad. She was a big part in helping slaves escape‚ she is seen as a hero in many people’s opinions. Harriet was never sure of her exact age‚ but she believes she was born in Maryland‚ around 1822. She was the fifth child out of nine‚ her mothers name was Harriet Ross and her fathers name Ben Ross. When she had turned six she had been taken to live with James Cook. His wife was a weaver and taught Harriet how to weave. Cook had her work on the
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad I am sure everyone has heard about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad at least once in their life; most people have learned about it in elementary or middle school. When I first learned about it‚ I always thought it was an actual railroad that was underground. Eventually‚ I learned that that was not true; it was just a metaphor. “It was symbolically underground as the network’s clandestine activities were secret and illegal so they had to remain
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not have one‚ I would have the other; for no man should take me alive; I should fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted‚ and when the time came for me to go‚ the Lord would let them take me”. The brave women who said these words were Harriet Tubman and she was one of the leaders of the Underground Railroad that helped slaves reach freedom. “Although not an actual railroad of steel rails‚ locomotives and steam engines‚ the Underground Railroad was real nevertheless” (encyclopedia The Civil
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Harriet Tubman -Born a slave A lifeline for slaves!Harriet Tubman was born a slave on a plantation in Maryland in 1820 or 1821.Her birth name was was Araminta Ross. Harriet Tubman was a very important person in the history of slavery.Born a slave herself‚She became a “conductor”of the Underground Railroad and succeeded in leading other slaves to freedom. Life as a slave was difficult.Harriet worked a number of jobs on the plantation. Jobs such as plowing fields and leading produce into wagons
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Harriet Tubman was Born from enslaved parents in Dorchester County‚ Maryland. Harriet was Originally named Arminta Harriet Ross. Harriet Lived a tough life‚ even Physical violence was a part of Harriet and her family’s daily life. Harriet suffered very badly in her young years from physical violence‚ Which caused permanent physical injuries. As Harriet grew older she didn’t run into many physical encounters much‚ But harriet later encountered a particular day when she was lashed five times before
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“Harriet Tubman” Biography Strong is a phenomenal word to describe Mrs. Harriet Tubman: she fought through all of her challenges even though some brought her down. Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. She was extremely committed to reaching Canada and helping others to flee out of the slave states they were sold into. Harriet Tubman had many obstacles she had to overcome‚ this pushed her even more to move north. She was given a numerous amount of blessings as well. Along her journey there
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Harriet Tubman Biography Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. A beaten‚ broken young woman became a glorified saint to all hopelessly enslaved black people. Harriet was a divine miracle in the form of a female. She sang a gospel hymn or whistled like a bird to alert slaves of her presence. Her reliance on religion earned her the nickname Moses. Harriet possessed specific qualities that shaped her into a natural leader. Harriet Tubman fought for what she believed in without letting her fear
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Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. She was a powerful woman who used her strength to assist others to a more improved life. Harriet was born a slave‚ she was an extremely hard working slave‚ even through tough situations. However‚ she was not treated properly compared to the tremendous work she did. Lastly‚ after Tubman ran away she made her knowledge useful by helping others runaway. Harriet always did the best of her ability. Harriet was a phenomenal slave that went through several
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for them would be a chance to comment on how great they are. For instance‚ Harriet Tubman has taken part in the real-life controversy over slavery by taking action in rescuing over seven hundred slaves towards their path of freedom. Whereas‚ in the epic‚ The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ the “heroic” protagonist‚ King Odysseus guides his
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remember‚ you have within you the strength‚ the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world”. Harriet Tubman is a pioneer of freedom and inspiration for all around the world today‚ without her determination our society would be a dramatically different place. Around the early 1820’s‚ Araminta Ross‚ known more commonly as Harriet Tubman was born to Harriet Green Ross and Benjamin Ross who were held as slaves in Dorchester County‚ Maryland. She was the fifth born of her
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