In light of recent racial tensions and events that lead one to question the rights of their fellow man a debate has occurred. The American currency particularly the 20-dollar bill is being updated and a new face is required to illustrate the American spirit. The current face of the bill is Andrew Jackson a man who has indeed contributed to the legacy of the country. The proponents of changing the bill have their own champion, a woman named Harriet Tubman. They believe that she has contributed more and endangered herself more for the American people and therefore has a right to be on that bill. As a minority myself I understand the need for recognizing and demonstrating an appreciation for those who have sacrificed themselves against the yoke of tyranny and injustice a trademark of the American people.
Harriet Tubman was among the greatest fighters for justice in her time and was an inspiration to others to fight for what they believe in, but she along with many others who fight experienced it themselves. When she was younger, “She knew that her brothers and sisters, her father and mother, and all the other people who lived in the quarter, men, women and children, were slaves. At the same time, someone had taught her where to look for the North Star, the star that stayed constant, not rising in the east and setting in the west as the other stars appeared to do; and told her that anyone walking toward the North could use that star as a guide. She knew about fear, too. Sometimes at night, or during the day, she heard the furious galloping of horses, not just one horse, several horses, thud of the hoofbeats along the road, jingle of harness. She saw the grown folks freeze into stillness, not moving, scarcely breathing, while they listened. She could not remember who first told her that those furious hoofbeats meant the patrollers were going past, in pursuit of a runaway. Only the slaves said patterollers, whispering the word” (Petry). Living with her family as a slave, she learned all the things she needed to know to do her job in the future as the conductor of the Underground Railroad, she learned about the North star, and she learned about how you should not get caught by the patrollers. Perturbed by the thought of the fate of her family and her future, she escaped to Philadelphia but “Rather than remaining in the safety of the North, Tubman made it her mission to rescue her family and others living in slavery via the Underground Railroad” (Biography.com editors). She made it her mission to save others and take
A leader that I have always admired is Harriet Tubman. I admire her for her bravery, strength, dedication, and most importantly, her passion. After surviving a tough childhood, Tubman knew she couldn’t spend the entirety of her life suffering as a slave. When she found out about the Underground Railroad, she took action. Most people would’ve just saved themselves and their loved ones, but what I admire about Tubman is that even after she and her family were safe, she continued to make trips back to the South, leading hundreds of slaves to freedom. Although she was risking her life every single day, she never gave up because she knew she was saving lives. Harriet Tubman once said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you
Harriet Ross Tubman was an African American who escaped slavery and then showed runaway slaves the way to freedom in the North for longer than a decade before the American Civil War. During the war she was as a scout, spy, and nurse for the United States Army. After that she kept working for rights for blacks and women.
Harriet Tubman was an important African American who ran away from slavery and guided runaway slaves to the north for years. During the Civil War she served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the United States Army. After that, she worked for the rights of blacks and women.
The act of slavery divided the North and South of the American Union, states seceded and formed the Confederacy. Harriet Tubman played a big role in bringing the Confederacy and Union back together. She went through slavery in the South, escaped and worked for the Union Army during the Civil War, all together making a difference on today’s society. Harriet Tubman, born a slave, escaped slavery in 1849 and became one of the most important abolitionist in American history. During the American Civil War she helped runaway slaves go from the South to North in an Underground Railroad. Harriet’s journey with the Underground Railroad helped hundreds of African Americans escape slavery, and soon abolish the act creating a big difference on today’s life.
Why should the United States honor a president who caused immense pain to many innocent people and led our country into a financial panic and depression by putting him on the $20 bill? Andrew Jackson was not the great man that many people learned about. Jackson did many things during his presidency that should are dishonorable, such as supporting the Indian Removals, or kicking qualified people out of his office to make room for his friends in the government. Even though many people believe he was the people’s president and stood for democracy, we should not be applauding a president that supported discrimination and slavery during his time in office. Andrew Jackson was against the national bank, too, and even went as far as to begin a campaign to close down the bank. Additionally, Jackson committed various dishonorable actions during his presidency that lost him the trust of some of his voters and gave his opponents valid reasons to oppose him. Andrew Jackson does not deserve to be on the $20 bill.
Harriet Tubman, a runaway slave, helped so many blacks escape to freedom that she became the ‘‘Moses’’ of her people. She was born in 1820 in Bucktown, Maryland and died in 1913 in Auburn, New York. During the civil war, she served the union army as a nurse, cook scout, and spy for four years. In 1844, Harriet married a free black man, John Tubman. She left him in 1849. She married Nelson Davis in 1870 and stayed with him.She traveled at night and day guided by the underground railroad a secret network of secret routes and safe house’s. She built the Tubman Home in 1870. She receives honor from queen Victoria for bravery (1893) Harriet Tubman is a hero because of her Determination, Sacrifice and Loyalty. Here’s why,
Harriet Tubman was born in the year of 1820 into a family of 8 children and two parents of who were all slaves. Harriet’s real name was Araminta Harriet Ross yet she later changed her name to Harriet around the time she was married to John Tubman. Harriet’s life as a slave was hard like many other slaves lives during that time. When Harriet Tubman was around 12 years old she was hit in the head by a two pound weight when she refused to hold down a runaway slave, because of this she suffered through sleeping spells and sever headaches throughout her life, this was called Narcolepsy. Harriet was married in 1844 to a free black man named John Tubman. She ran away in 1951 using the underground railroad. Once she was freed
Harriet not only had dream but she was determined to stand up for what she had believed. Harriet was a brave young girl who had escaped slavery at a young age and wanted to help others get out of that life just as she did, and that's what I am going to be telling you today.
Lastly, Jackson deserves to be on the $20 bill is because the major national decisions that shifted America’s history. For example, Jackson is the only president to pay the national debt off, gained control over the economy, and convinced congress to lower a tariff. These were 3 very important things that he chose to do to put America in good hands. Not only that, but he is the only president to have a positive income than outcome, and also paid the Indians. He made very smart decisions for vital situations that put America in a good
Andrew Jackson’s presidency was one of contradiction because he alternated his political opinions on certain topics including the tariff on industry and the Indian removal act. A huge problem with the tariff is that it encouraged American industry, but the south could not participate in industry because they did not have the equipment and the rivers for transportation of goods. The south called it the “tariff of abominations”, and when Jackson renewed the tariff they were very upset with him. This was a very contradictory move for him to renew the tariff because he is from the west, so he is supposed to support the beliefs of the south.
A must be correct, because Andrew Jackson was elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee in 1823. He was very popular with his constituents in Tennessee. His fellow politicians in Washington D.C., however, were often appalled by his impulsive personality.
When Jackson first ran for president in 1824, he got the most popular and electoral votes, but sadly not the majority. So, by default, the House got to choose the president and it ended up being John Q. Adams. Jackson ran again in 1828, and he finally won. Was Andrew Jackson a democratic supporter, someone who believed in political and social equality for everyone, of the people, or a tyrant, a cruel and oppressive leader? Andrew Jackson was a tyrant because he disregarded the principle of checks and balances, treated Native Americans brutally, and enforced unfair tariffs.
Harriet Tubman had many achievements, but which was the greatest? Harriet lived in Dorchester County, Maryland. Sadly Harriet Tubman was involved in slavery at a very young age. As years passed, she got older and her master had died, therefore she ran away to be free. From here Harriet rescued other slaves. Most importantly how do you define greatest. Greatest is when you take time, risk, and the number of people helped to see how strong your achievement was. Harriet Tubman achieved many things in her life such as being a nurse, spy, and a caregiver, but Harriett’s greatest achievement was the underground railroad.
Many people throughout history have had an impact on America today. During the civil rights era, a long list of people took part in actions that shaped America 's ideas of slavery and racism. Harriet Tubman was one of those people and her actions had a huge impact on the U.S. She contributed to the abolishment by leading thousands of slaves to freedom. Harriet Tubman was a Civil Rights rebel who was born into slavery, took a stand for the freedom of all people through the Underground Railroad, and left a lasting impact on freedom in America.