Harriet Tubman
Dates and Places
Harriet Tubman was born in 1820 in Maryland. She died on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York.
Accomplishments
Harriet Tubman is famous because she was a conductor on the Underground Railroad and led 300 slaves to freedom.
Young Life and Family
Harriet was born a slave in Maryland. She had 10 brothers and sisters. When she was a child, she was hit in the head by a heavy bag. It gave her sleeping spells. This meant she could pass out or fall asleep at any time.
Adult Life
Harriet escaped from slavery in 1849. She became a member of the Underground Railroad. It was formed by people like Harriet who opposed slavery. The Underground Railroad was a way for slaves to escape slavery. Slaves would would escape at night. They would hide in peoples' homes along the Underground Railroad. Slaves would move north to a different house usually during the night. Harriet made 19 trips to the south to help other slaves become free. She even helped her parents escape to the north by using the Underground Railroad. She also served as a scout, spy, and nurse in the civil war.
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Bibliography:
King, David. First Facts About American Heroes. 1996. Biographies Aquila's Home Page Revised: 3-23-2002. For information, contact John Dyer, Media Specialist, Aquila Primary Center. Copyright © 2001 John H. Dyer. Any use or redistribution of this information without permission is prohibited.