“If you hear the dog, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s a shout after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.” –Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was an inspirational person for many reasons, her drive during the fight for her and many others freedom was one of them. She pushed, drove, and impacted many African Americans during the late 1800s to get the freedom they wanted. Which is why Harriet Tubman heavily contributed to the abolitionist movement, faced many challenges, and inspired others to join her fight with her at making African Americans free. To begin, Tubman had huge involvement in the abolitionist movement, especially with her conducting the Underground …show more content…
An article from pbs.org states that “Tubman blocked a doorway to protect another field hand from an angry overseer. The overseer picked up and threw a two-pound weight at the field hand. It fell short, striking Tubman on the head. She never fully recovered from the blow, which subjected her to spells in which she would fall into a deep sleep.” The hard blow causing her to fall into a deep sleep at random times was a challenge as it interfered with her ability to help with the abolitionist movement and conduct the Underground Railroad. Yet, even though she had major challenges, she still managed to inspire others with her work. Moreover, Tubman inspired others to join the abolitionist movement by her bravery and leadership with everything she did. As a conductor on the railroad, a cook, a nurse, and a spy she had bravery to do what she did, and risked everything doing so. To support this, an article from blackhistory.org.uk states “She risked her own safety and freedom to help other enslaved people escape to freedom, and her actions helped to raise awareness about the injustices of slavery.” By risking her own safety and freedom, she helped people to freedom and also to push them into joining the movement to end