Harriet Tubman
~The Beautiful Life Of Harriet Tubman~ Asia Arrington
Harriet Tubman And Her Life
Harriet Tubman was born in 1819 or 1820, in Dorchester ,Maryland . Harriet was born into slavery. Harriet's parents were Harriet Greene and Ben Ross. She was raised in very harsh conditions,and received whippings as a small child.When Harriet was 25 years old,She married John Tubman, A free African American. 5 years later, Harriet set off because she was afraid she would be sold South.All though Harriet had many struggles in her life,she did not let that stop her and what she wanted to do,and that was for her and her people to be free. Tubman died March 10th,1913 at the age on 93.
What Animal Was Harriet?
Harriet was a owl because
Owls are not satisfied until a solution is found that achieves their own goals and the other person’s goals. And they are not satisfied until the tensions and negative feelings have been fully resolved. Harriet was a very thoughtful and loving type person.
Why Was She So Important?
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. Before Harriet had completed her journey to freedom she had to come apon plenty dangerous, almost life threatening situations. She managed to get to were and what she wanted to do.
Macro Conflicts
- Tubman freed over 1 million slaves. This effected the nation.
- Tubman was a fugitive. And if she would have gotten caught she would have died and there wouldn't have been anyone back then that had the
patience,faith or determination that she endured.
Tubman learned the works of the UGRR. This effects many African Americans .
Micro Conflicts
- Harriet was born into slavery.This is a micro because it only affects her¬ others.
- At the young age of 12,Harriet experienced a big blow to the head.This is not helping others .
- Harriet made her escape assisted by whites. This only effects only Tubman.
Summary
Harriet Tubman became famous as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad during the turbulent 1850s. Born a slave on Maryland’s eastern shore, she endured the harsh existence of a field hand, including brutal beatings. In 1849 she fled slavery, leaving her husband and family behind in order to escape. Despite a bounty on her head, she returned to the South at least 19 times to lead her family and hundreds of other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Tubman also served as a scout, spy and nurse during the Civil War.
Famous Quotes
Video Bios !!
Harriet Tubman - Mini Bio
Harriet Tubman Story
Interesting Facts
- Two things sustained her: the pistol at her side and her faith in God. She would not hesitate to use the pistol in self-defense, but it was also a symbol to instruct slaves, making it clear that “dead Negroes tell no tales.” Timid slaves seemed to find courage in her presence, no one ever betrayed her. She affirmed her faith in God in her statement, “I always tole God, I’m gwine to hole stiddy on to you, an’ you’ve got to see me trou [through].”
- After the war the Civil War,Tubman returned to Auburn, New York, and continued to help blacks forge new lives in freedom. She cared for her parents and other needy relatives, turning her residence into the Home for Indigent and Aged Negroes. Lack of money continued to be a pressing problem, and she financed the home by selling copies of her biography and giving speeches. Her most memorable appearance was at the organizing meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in 1896 in Washington, D.C. Two generations came together to celebrate the strength of black women and to continue their struggle for a life of dignity and respect. Harriet Tubman, the oldest member present, was the embodiment of their strength and their struggle.
Bibliogrophy
I got my information from http://www.history.com/ , http://www.google.com/ and http://www.biography.com/