Harriet Tubman, a married independent woman went through many adversities as she was once a slave. Being that she was a second generation slave and the eleventh child in her family, Harriet Tubman dedicated her entire life helping her people in anyway possible after breaking free from slavery on her own. She becomes a historical figure after escaping slavery through the underground railroad in which she discovered. She Worked her way up by becoming a spy and a scout for the Union army during the Civil war as a volunteer. As a result by putting her life at risk she ended up opening doors for her that helped her achieve her main goals in trying to save her people from captivity. She was a mentally strong and brave women for the actions she took …show more content…
Not like any normal white child being born that time period, Harriet Tubman was raised in very devastating brutal living conditions. From a very young age she was whipped and mistreated by her owner Edward Brodas. If she did not meet up to the standards of her owner, they had no sympathy. Her younger years until she reached the age of twelve was when she was beaten and whipped for lack of work or the satisfaction of the people her master put her to work for. Furthermore, once she turned twelve she no longer was using the name her parents gave to her at birth but instead her mother's name Harriet. At a very young age when she was put to work in the plantations, Harriet Tubman needed to use a lot of physical strength, it is where she developed her endurance and stamina. Working countless of hours a day as a slave made her eager for a better life, something different. Furthermore, still being very young, Harriet witnessed an escape from one of the slaves. However the attempt was a fail. Harriet Tubman was instructed to tie up the slave, in which she failed to do it properly. As a result the slave escaped and succeeded. Harriet was held responsible and got beaten numerous of times by her master. Beaten in the head so many times that it caused seizures. After that beating, Harriet Tubman ended up suffering from seizures her whole
Tubman's courage, leadership and unwavering commitment to the cause, though it put her own life at great risk, earned her respect among many Northerners at the time. Despite the threats of her capture, Tubman never gave up the cause. She navigated many dangerous situations, escorting different slaves to safety. Though she knew that there were many people who would try to recapture her, she still persisted and continued to fight. Harriet Tubman’s fight for freedom shows that with courage, strength, and determination, anyone can help change the world.
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
Her experiences as a slave were upsetting and negative, causing her many physical and mental damages. In fact, she suffered throughout her life because of the cruelty that she faced while living her life as a slave. She suffered seizures and devastating headaches as a result of an incident where she was struck in the head with a heavy object because of
Her birth name was Araminta Harriet Ross also known as “Minty” (Bio A&E), she was one out of nine siblings. Like any other slave born into slavery she lived a life full of hardship. “Physical violence was a part of daily life for Tubman and her family. The violence she suffered early in life caused permanent physical injuries. Harriet later recounted a particular day when she was lashed five times before breakfast. She carried the scars for the rest of her life” (Bio A&E). Unfortunately she suffered a severe injury when a two pound weight was thrown at her by a runaway slave she refused to help. She suffered “seizures, severe headaches and narcoleptic episodes for the rest of her life. She also experienced intense dream states, which she classified as religious experiences” (Bio A&E). By the age of 45 Harriet’s father was freed from slavery, as noted in his previous owner’s will. Even though he was free that did not change the status for his family which it should have applied too as well. Most of the African American people on the eastern shore of Maryland had been freed by the time Harriet was in her adulthood. “In 1844, Harriet married a free black man named John Tubman. Little is known about John Tubman or his marriage to Harriet. Any children they might have had would have been considered enslaved, since the mother’s status
Harriet was raised as a slave in maryland she was like a normal child until she was older Old Rit had even warn her that things will not be always like this. When she was older she was treated like the other slaves and was put in to hard work that grown men should be doing. When she was 7 she had to take care of a baby whenever the baby cried she would
“I grew up like a neglected weed,” were Harriet Tubman’s words about being a slave from the beginning of her life. She was born in Maryland in the year of 1822, and she had to start working at the age of 5. In adulthood, she decided to make an extremely risky decision that could have cost her her life - she fled slavery. Tubman was tired of the harsh conditions she had to endure in slavery, and she wanted her freedom just like she had deserved from the beginning. A couple of her sisters were sold away from her family, and after her master had died in 1849, she did not want to be sold into slavery again.
Harriet Tubman was brave, she showed this by saving countless lives and risking her own. During a ten-year span she made 19 trips to the south to take over 300 slaves to freedom. Harriet proudly says that “she never lost a single passenger.” Harriet was fearless, she would take slaves to freedom during the night, pitch black with only a lantern to light the way. Running to freedom during the night she was able to avoid slave catchers. Slave catchers were brutal. They used dogs, whips, and guns to hunt down slaves for money. And for Harriet to have enough courage to confront these slaves if caught… it took a lot of bravery.
Harriet Tubman went through hard times but she never let any of those be excuses. Harriet was a slave and was mistreated badly. One time she was asked to watch a baby and when she fell asleep, the Baby’s mother beat her. “ Ross had to stay awake all night so that the baby wouldn't cry and wake the mother. If Ross fell asleep, the baby’s mother whipped her. From a very young age, Ross was determined to gain her freedom: (“Harriet Tubman”. Contemporary). Tubman was caught with a man trying to escape and when he ran, the owner threw a brick but the brick hit Harriet instead. She then had a concussion and mental problems the rest of her life. “... when the young man started to run away, the overseer picked up a heavy iron weight and threw it at him. He missed the man, and hit Harriet instead. She suffered from seizures for the rest of her life” (“ Harriet Tubman”. Contemporary). Harriet had a hard childhood and she was treated horribly, so she tried to change that.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820. By the time Tubman had reached the age of 5 or 6, she started working as a servant in her master’s household. Approximately seven years after she began working as a servant, Tubman was sent to work out in the fields. While Tubman was still a teenager, she sustained an injury that would affect her for the
Harriet Tubman is well known for a successful role in freeing many slaves through the Underground Railroad. Not many know the major effect she had on the Union Army as a Scout and a spy during the Civil War. Her bravery while helping slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and her assistance in gathering Confederate troops intelligence as a spy changed the history and made a great impact on the on the United States National Defense. Even though Harriet Tubman was a very skillful spy, she had many indicators that were missed while she was spied for intelligence and reported the material which were compromised to her handler.
Harriet Tubman 's background heavily impacted her beliefs as an adult. Harriet Tubman was born around the year 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland. “She was the child of Benjamin Ross, and her mother, Harriet Greene. Her master 's name at the time was Edward Brodas” (Lesson). She was born into slavery and as soon as she could talk and walk, she was put to work. She worked as a house servant when only 6 years old and started to work on the fields at the age of 13 (ELibrary). Harriet was very uneducated and never learned to read or write. She learned to be strong and independent at a very young age because of the way she was treated by her parents and owner (Social Leaders). When Harriet entered her teen years, she refused to tie up a runaway slave when her owner ordered her to. Her disobedience angered her owner and he then threw a heavy weight
Harriet Tubman was a poor slave girl who ran away from her plantation at the age of 28. Throughout the course of her life many people and many things challenged her. Each situation she was faced with tested either her mental or physical strength, usually both. She persevered through all of her trials stronger and wiser, and was willing to always help others through their own. Not one to instigate unless extremely necessary, Harriet was known for her quick thinking and her reactions to each ordeal she was faced with. She responded to them with a sharp mind, and strong faith in deliverance through the Lord.
Harriet Tubman was really named Araminta Ross, but she later adopted her mother’s first name. She was one of eleven children of Harriet Greene and Benjamin Ross. She was five when she worked on a plantation in Dorchester County, Maryland. She was first a maid, and a children’s nurse before she started working as a field hand when she was twelve. While she was thirteen, her master hit her head with a heavy weight. The hit put permanent
Let’s talk about the one and only Harriet Tubman. Harriet was a slave, luckily she was smart enough to escape, she was 14 when she escaped. Harriet was a brave woman, she was born in Maryland and people called her “Moses” because she was a hero to everyone. She also conducted “The Underground Railroad” and that is one of her greatest achievements. Harriet Tubman’s greatest achievements, did it involve time, risk and how many people she saved?
Harriet Tubman is considered a hero when she helped free slaves. She led them through the Underground Railroad since she knew the all the routes well. The Underground Railroad was a transport that would help slaves escape to freedom and it was certainly secretive. Each stop would go to a safe-house (Math.buffalo.edu). Harriet Tubman