Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People
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Language | : | English |
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Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
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Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 88 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery in Maryland, she escaped to freedom in 1849 and subsequently made 13 trips back to the South to rescue approximately 300 slaves using the Underground Railroad.
Tubman's life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. She was born in 1822 as Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland. Her parents were slaves, and she was the fifth of nine children. As a child, Tubman was subjected to harsh treatment by her masters. She was whipped, beaten, and forced to work long hours in the fields.
In 1844, Tubman married a free black man named John Tubman. The couple lived in Baltimore for a time, but they later moved to the free state of Pennsylvania.
In 1849, Tubman made the decision to escape from slavery. She traveled north on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom.
After reaching freedom, Tubman was determined to help other slaves escape. She made 13 trips back to the South, and she helped approximately 300 slaves escape to freedom.
Tubman's work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad was dangerous and often life-threatening. She was pursued by slave catchers, and she was even threatened with death. However, she never gave up on her mission to help slaves escape.
In addition to her work on the Underground Railroad, Tubman was also active in the women's suffrage movement. She spoke out for the right of women to vote, and she worked to promote equality for all women.
Harriet Tubman was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to fighting for freedom and equality. She was a true hero, and her legacy continues to inspire people today.
Additional Resources
* Harriet Tubman National Historical Park * Harriet Tubman: Biography * Harriet Tubman: Biography
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 182 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 88 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 182 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 88 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |