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How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To The Abolitionist Movement

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Traveling hundreds of miles on foot, narcoleptic seizures, avoiding bounty hunters, all things Harriet Tubman has been through and overcome. Harriet Tubman has been shown to be a vital part of the abolitionist movement. She inspired people with her stories and actions, while she was alive and after she died. Harriet Tubman fought against slavery, saving slaves from captivity with the Underground Railroad and helping the Union army defeat the Confederacy, Harriet Tubman had to travel hundreds of miles on foot, while avoiding capture and endured frequent seizures from a prior incident, and Harriet Tubman’s stories encouraged escaped slaves to keep going and join the abolitionist movement and people today to always persevere. Harriet Tubman’s …show more content…

From “National Women’s History Museum” an article titled “Harriet Tubman” by Debra Michals, states “As a Union spy and scout, Tubman often transformed herself into an aging woman. She would wander the streets under Confederate control and learn from the enslaved population about Confederate troop placements and supply lines.” Harriet gathered vital info for the Union army to defeat the Confederacy and release all slaves from captivity. Before working as a spy she worked as a nurse and prevented soldiers from dying from infection, making a heavy contribution to the war effort and the abolishment of slavery. Along with having to escort groups of people and avoid capture, Harriet had consistent seizures, headaches, and narcolepsy. Harriet Tubman was hit in the head at a young age, giving her frequent seizures throughout her whole life, while stealthily traveling hundreds of miles on foot. In an article titled “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” by the Bill of Rights Institute, says “As an enslaved child, she endured a severe head injury when an overseer hurled a lead weight at her in …show more content…

From the website “Peoples of the Historic Slave Trade” an article by Rosetta E. Ross states “Tubman fled Maryland on foot, walking through Delaware and into Pennsylvania, traveling at night and hiding or sleeping by day.” Harriet faced many hardships to do this, having to be stealthy throughout, traveling hundreds of miles on foot, and had to cope with her recurring seizures and narcolepsy. However, she was still able to accomplish her goals and assist the Union army in defeating the Confederacy. Harriet Tubman’s feats have been shown to inspire people directly and indirectly for years. Many African Americans were inspired by Harriet Tubman to fight for equal rights from the tales she told, and today people are inspired by her stories to push for equality. An article titled “Harriet Tubman’s Impact on American History: From the Underground Railroad to Women’s Suffrage” by Christine Richardson claims “Her legacy continues to inspire people today to stand up for what is right, fight for justice, and never give up in the face of challenges.” Harriet Tubman’s ideals of equality are shown through her actions and carried over to people who hear her

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