How Did Harriet Tubman Influence The Civil Rights Movement

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The 1960’s into the 1970’s were a prominent time in American history. The Civil Rights Movement was happening in the 1960’s and the Vietnam War was happening from the middle of the 1950’s into the 1970’s. During both time periods, America was very divided. One part of America was fighting for integration and one part of America was fighting against the Vietnam War. The other part of America wanted still wanted segregation and wanted to keep being involved in the Vietnam War. The art reflected during this revolution and the rise of women of color catapulted America into a new era. The Vietnam War changed America forever. It was an uproar of free love. During the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution happened and the art reflected that. Hair …show more content…

One of the songs that influenced this time period was a song called “Harriet Tubman.” Harriet Tubman is a role model for African American women and women alike, helping so many slaves escape slavery. Walter Robinson wrote this verse: “One night I dreamed, I was in slavery ‘bout eighteen fifty was the time. Sorrow was the only sign; nothing around to ease my mind. Out of the night appeared a lady leading a distant pilgrim band. “First mate”, she yelled pointing her hand, make room abroad for this young woman” saying, “Come on Up’, (uh, uh, huh), “I got a lifetime, come on up to this train of mine. She said her name was Harriet Tubman, and she drove for the underground railroad