Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822. She escaped to freedom in 1849 and then dedicated her life to helping other slaves escape to freedom. She made 13 trips back to the South, rescuing over 300 slaves. Tubman was a fearless leader and a tireless advocate for freedom and equality. Her story is a testament to the power of one person to make a difference in the world.

The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

by Christine Platt

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3523 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	69 pages
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Early Life

Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland, in 1822. Her parents, Ben and Harriet Ross, were both slaves. Tubman's father was a skilled shipbuilder, and her mother was a cook. Tubman had 11 siblings.

As a child, Tubman worked on her family's farm. She was also hired out to other farmers and worked as a domestic servant. Tubman was often beaten and whipped by her owners. She also witnessed the beatings and whippings of other slaves.

In 1844, Tubman married a free black man named John Tubman. The couple had five children. In 1849, Tubman escaped to freedom with her two youngest children. She left her husband and older children behind because she knew that they would be in danger if she were caught.

The Underground Railroad

After escaping to freedom, Tubman became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses that helped slaves escape to freedom. Tubman made 13 trips back to the South, rescuing over 300 slaves.

Tubman was a fearless leader and a tireless advocate for freedom and equality. She often disguised herself as a man or an old woman to avoid detection. She also carried a gun to protect herself and the slaves she was rescuing.

Tubman's work on the Underground Railroad was dangerous and life-threatening. She was pursued by slave catchers and bounty hunters. She was also threatened by slave owners who wanted to capture her and return her to slavery.

Despite the dangers, Tubman never gave up on her mission to help slaves escape to freedom. She believed that all people were created equal and that no one should be enslaved.

Later Life

After the Civil War, Tubman continued to work for the freedom and equality of African Americans. She helped to found the National Association of Colored Women and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She also spoke out against discrimination and segregation.

Tubman died in 1913 at the age of 91. She is buried in Auburn, New York.

Legacy

Harriet Tubman is one of the most important figures in American history. She was a fearless leader and a tireless advocate for freedom and equality. Her story is a testament to the power of one person to make a difference in the world.

Tubman has been honored in many ways. She has been featured on postage stamps, coins, and monuments. She has also been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

Tubman's legacy continues to inspire people today. She is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can all make a difference in the world.

The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

by Christine Platt

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3523 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	69 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE