Around 1897 the famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman was given, said, “Harriet Tubman Life, Liberty and Legacy” “a white square shape shawl made of silk lace and linen.” by the queen of England, Queen Victoria. Harriet is known for being one of the most influential people to this date, for being one of the bravest abolitionists who had fought in the civil war. Harriet would face hardships all throughout her life but would impact the United States of America while facing them, and would inspire others to join the abolitionist movement. Harriet Tubman was originally named Araminta Ross, given by her father Benjamin Ross and her mother Harriet Green. Harriet’s birthday is unknown, but the “National Women’s History Museum” website states, “Tubman’s …show more content…
It states in the story, “Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad,” in paragraph 8 “The slaves whispered to each other, ear to mouth, mouth to ear, “Moses is here.” “Moses has come.” “Get ready. Moses is back again.” The ones who had agreed to go North with her put ashcake and salt herring in an old bandanna, hastily tied it into a bundle, and then waited patiently for the signal that meant it was time to start.” Although this may not at first glance look like she was inspiring them to really do anything, but when evaluated when people talked about this so called “Moses” they had to be inspired to help and tell others to be prepared to stay ready for the day for them to be free might arise. When talking about Harriet Tubman, people always assume that she was just a conductor for the Underground