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Harriet Tubman Research Paper

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Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. She helped free hundreds of slaves from the cold, cruel grasp of slavery. Even in Harriet’s youth she showed signs of developing into a strong independent woman. During extremely difficult times for Harriet, she could still properly manage herself in a professional manner. Harriet was optimistic when it came to saving slaves. Harriet’s childhood was an important time in her life; therefore, her experiences at the time had influence over who she became. Harriet’s life as a young adolescent shaped the woman she became as an adult. Harriet Tubman, born Harriet Ross, was born into slavery. She lived on a plantation in Maryland. Early in Harriet’s life, her sister, Tilly, was sold to a different plantation. After this occurrence, Harriet had a brick thrown at her head by a slave overseer. The brick did permanent brain damage to Harriet’s brain; in contrast, she would …show more content…

Stewart plans to sell his plantation; on the other hand, Harriet is enraged to find out that John stole her money. Exasperated by all the new information, Harriet meets with the Quaker woman so she can run away. Alone, Harriet makes her way up north to the next checkpoint. She attempts to hide in a barn, but is coincidently discovered by another member of the underground railroad. They ride to the next checkpoint, but this is where he abandons Harriet. Harriet decides to stay in Philadelphia for a year. After her time in Philadelphia, Harriet begins to work for The Underground Railroad. She goes by the alias Moses. She is such a problem that the slave owners have a meeting discussing her capture. Together, the slave owner hired detective Coleman. They offer him thirty thousand dollars and he accepts. During Coleman’s time on the case, Harriet returned to rescue her parents. Harriet’s group is chased by the slave hunters. Coleman captured Harriet, but saw she was doing something amazing and lets her

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