Harriet Tubman Impact On Society

The Newsela article, "Tubman replacing Jackson on the $20 a deeply symbolic move.” explains the political shift in the power and evolution of America. Our society’s belief in the equality for men and women, regardless of race and cultural background is evolving in ways that creates justice for all. As suggested in Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic and revolutionary ballad, “The Times They Are a-Changin,” America's view on politics are finally changing. “The Obama administration's decision is groundbreaking in many ways — there hasn't been a woman on paper money in over a century, and there's never been an African-American.” (Newsela article 5th paragraph). This move is an abrupt departure from the traditional US standards because the nation has finally

“‘A country usually puts forward its best when it shows the world the people on a stamp or on money,’ said Harjo, who is both Cheyenne and Muskogee.”(Newsela article 10th paragraph) By putting an African American women on the the $20 bill, our nation is showing the rest of the world our respect and gratitude for minority groups. Harriet Tubman was not only an African American but she was also an abolitionist. Her contributions were a very positive and important factor of American history. Advocates of this change are ecstatic. “‘Harriet Tubman is what's good about America,’.... ‘Andrew Jackson is what's problematic about our history." Ed Baptist. (Newsela article 24th paragraph) Some citizens of this Union perceive Andrew Jackson was a person who devastated many families and continued to lead Cherokee tribes on deadly marches. They also are able to comprehend that Harriet Tubman was a leader who helped free many slaves with her efforts through the underground railroad. There are many people who are still waiting to realize a change in American politics, yet there are many who are content with the status quo. As a nation we continue to evolve, showing the entire world that we stand behind what we originally fought