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Harriet Tubman Research Paper

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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” “never wound a snake;kill it.” This quote is from Harriet Tubman this quote means that if someone does something wrong and you just watch them you must take action. This relates to show how Harriet is giving advice to others and telling don’t watch take action. Harriet Tubman was an important figure in the American history because she did good deeds. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery along with her along her siblings. There is no exact date of Harriet Tubman exact birth but it was along c.1820. Harriet was born in Dorchester County,MD. Harriet mother was Harriet Green …show more content…

Though there is is no exact person who influenced Harriet but “her mother’s courage deeply influenced Harriets beliefs.” she “escaped alone making use of a network known as the Underground Railroad that comprised free and enslaved blacks and white abolitionists and activists. She covered a journey of nearly 90 miles by foot to finally reach Philadelphia, her destination.” when Harriet first began she was first famous for escaping and returning within weeks. But Harriet soon escaped again. She had to overcome the fact that she was a African American slave. A significant accomplishment was conducting the underground railroad which goes 90 miles to Philadelphia. Harriet this accomplishment made her famous. Harriet’s biggest accomplishment would be freeing hundreds of slaves. Harriet freed hundreds and she could of freed another hundred. The only thing harriet didn’t agree with was she was forced to return back with her brothers after she escaped slavery. Harriet had a big impact on the world she freeing slaves and not getting caught. America is different now that Harriet actions taught the world to help each other. Harriet tubman was a freedom fighter,civil war nurse and

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