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she lived in maryland she lived from 1820-1913 Harriet tubman's actual birthdate is unknown.Harriet Tubman believes she was born between 1819 and 1823. Harriet tubman's original birth name was Araminta Ross. Harriet tubman was nicknamed ‘’Minty By her mother.Before escaping she changed her name from Araminta to Harriet, after her mother, and adopted her husband’s last name. Harriet tubman in 1849, in fear that she along with the other slaves on the plantation, was to be sold. Harriet tubman resolved to run away. Harriet tubman also risked her life and freedom and returned many times to rescue both family members and other slaves from the plantation system.Harriet tubman escaped from slavery in 1849, fleeing to philadelphia.Harriet Tubman decided …show more content…

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading person who advocated and supported the abolition of slavery. Harriet tubman made use of the network known as the underground railroad to travel nearly 90 miles to philadelphia. Harriet Tubman thought then rather than remaining in the safety of the north, Tubman made it her mission to rescue her family and others living in slavery. Harriet tubman had valiant ,hardworking,resourceful,unwavering,served others without rewards remained strong in the midst of a pain and motivated others. Harriet tubman journey to freedom was never easy as dangers were always near by in addition to the rough road that the fugitives had to travel on. Harriet motivated her fellow fugitives slaves in her own unique way .Harriet tubman had many traits ,Brave,inspirational,confident,intelligent,determined,stubborn.The trait that was most beneficial was intelligent.Harriet tubman had a trait that was harmful was brave. Harriet Tubman didn't make any mistakes or decisions but however she stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Harriet Tubman however never got caught. Harriet Tubman believes mistakes. Apparently Harriet tubman was to brave to think that she might not get caught.Harriet tubman always believed in herself. Harriet tubman or in the the slaves she guided were never

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