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How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To Freedom

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The Underground Railroad was a network that helped slaves escape from the South to the freedom of the North. The Underground Railroad was set up by Harriet Tubman (1826-1913). Tubman was motivated to help others, including her family, to find freedom after she escaped from slavery. For 10 years Tubman was a “conductor” on the Railroad, during that time she made at least 15 trips into slave states. During these trips she was able to guide her parents and siblings to freedom. In addition to her family she helped more than 200 slaves to freedom in the North. The journeys were demanding and dangerous. Although Tubman was a small woman, she had exceptional leadership qualities. For her efforts to emancipate slaves, Tubman was called “Moses” by
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