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    Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester Maryland 1822‚ Harriett Tubman was born into an enslaved family‚ her mothers name was Harriett Rit Green and her father was Ben Ross they were both enslaved peoples. Harriett’s full name was Araminta Harriett Ross. When Harriett was 24 she had married a man named John Tubman‚ in honor of Araminta’s mother she around the time of marriage changed her name to Harriett. Any children that Harriett and John Tubman had‚ had were born enslaved and were not considered

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    Today I wanted to talk about a woman who is very heroic and changed the lives of many slaves‚ a woman named Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was a woman who is famous for her hard work as an abolitionist and being the conductor of the Underground Railroad during the turbulent 1850’s. She helped many other slaves like herself escape to freedom. Harriet was a strong woman who was filled with determination‚strength‚passion‚ and patience. She was a true hero who wanted to serve people and she was extremely

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    The Life of Harriet Tubman Early Life Originally named Araminta‚ or "Minty‚" Harriet Tubman was born in early 1819 or 1820 on the plantation of Anthony Thompson‚ south of Madison in Dorchester County‚ Maryland. Tubman was the fifth of nine children of Harriet "Rit" Green and Benjamin Ross‚ both slaves. Edward Brodas‚ the stepson of Anthony Thompson‚ claimed ownership of Rit and her children through his mother Mary Pattison Brodas Thompson. Ben Ross‚ the slave of Anthony Thompson‚ was a timber

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    The railroad originated from the slaveholding states to the Canadian border. It was the only area‚ where they were freedom. (Underground Railroad‚ The (1820-1861)) It was run by many individuals like many whites but mostly black. Till the end of the 18th century‚ a systematized system began to help out slaves. Around 1831 it was called as "The Underground Railroad‚" They also travelled by boat and train. They needed money not just for

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    Railroad Crossings are an important part of driving. If one does not know how to use them correctly‚ they could have very bad consequences. To start off‚ we need to know railroad signs. Advance warning signs are posted before you reach the crossing and tell you to slow down‚ look‚ listen‚ and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead. There are also pavement markings with an “X” or and “RR” warning you that a crossing is ahead. Many railroad crossings have flashing lights to warn you that a train

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    escapees he wound up disentangling his long lost brother from slavery. In 1972 William wrote The Underground Railroad‚ which included documents he received from former slaves. This book was crucial because most books on slavery had some bias views written by white abolitionists. After visiting multitudinous escapees in Canada‚ Still was inspired to launch a desegregation campaign in Pennsylvania railroad cars. The campaign was triumphant and caused Pennsylvanian legislature to preclude segregation. William

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    choice and effectiveness‚ third their perspective on the world is original‚ forth they are brave‚ and fifth they are not measured by publicity.” Harriet Tubman is one of the most heroic women in history. She conducted a journey through the Underground Railroad to seek her freedom and the freedom of another three hundred slaves. Leadership‚ bravery and selflessness are three qualities of a hero and Harriet Tubman exemplifies all of them. The heroic feature of leadership is one of the most important qualities

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    the slaves.  Harriet used stories of people such as Ellen Craft to encourage the fugitives to fight for their freedom.  As a result of the brave actions of these courageous people‚ hundreds of slaves were brought to freedom through the Underground Railroad.     Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who strongly believed that all slaves should be free.  She could have easily lived a safe‚ happy life once she was free‚ but she didn’t. She

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    Harriet Tubman had very many impressive achievements. She was born in Dorchester county‚ Maryland in 1822‚ and was give. The name minty. After the Atlantic slave trade ended in 1808‚ great pressure was put on May lands Eastern Shore to provide slaves for the cotton fields in the Deep South. "Minty" then chose her mothers name which was Harriet and her husbands last name which was Tubman. When her master died‚ she made a decision that could change her life forever. "I had reasoned this out in my mind;

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    and safety precautions that should be followed when interacting with railroad crossings. The number one rule is to always use caution when approaching and crossing railroads. It is important when you first arrive at a railroad crossing to always slow down and pay attention to your surroundings. If you come to a stop at a railroad crossing you must be at least 15 feet from the nearest rail‚ and if you intend to park near a railroad crossing‚ you must be at least 50 feet from it. It is extremely important

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