In the 1800’s, railroads were flourishing across America; the ideas of trains and a better way of transportation was a popular subject. However, a different “railroad” was set across the country; one that was hidden from sight. Although the Underground Railroad was not an actual “railroad” and was not underground, it played a significant part in transporting slaves across the country into freedom. Many Quakers and abolitionists served as “conductors” and helped runaway slaves, providing them with food, shelter, and a save journey to the North. One of the Underground Railroads most famous and successful conductors was Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman has been compared to Moses, who delivered the Israelites out of slavery. She was called “the Moses of her people” for a reason – she was once a slave, too. After escaping from her plantation and entering the North, she returned again and again to bring groups of slaves to freedom. Overall, Harriet Tubman is a prominent historical figure because she led thousands of slaves to …show more content…
She became the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war - in fact; she was the only woman to lead any military operation in the entire Civil War. She gathered a lot of vital information as a spy. “John Brown, who conferred with General Tubman about his plans to raid Harpers Ferry, once said that she was ‘one of the bravest persons on this continent.’ (Africans in America)” Lastly, she was passionate. Harriet Tubman was very passionate about abolishing slavery, making her a very successful soldier and spy. “…There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I’d have the other.” She was willing to do anything for the Union; and a very loyal soldier. She was soon celebrated by the press. The Civil War ended on May 9th, 1865 and the Union won. After this satisfying conclusion, Harriet left to live a quieter