How Did Harriet Tubman Lead The Underground Railroad?

Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County Maryland during the mid- eighteen hundreds a time where slavery was common for African Americans. Picking cotton and getting beaten was an everyday reality for African American slaves. Since Harriet represents a strong, fearless leader she had a bounty on her head for 40,000 dollars dead or alive. Harriet Tubman declared “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” was one of her most famous quotes. What caused Harriet Tubman to lead the Underground Railroad? And how did she do it? I’ll take you through her magnificent journey as she faced a lot of obstacle on the road to freedom.

Her family consist of 4 brothers Ben, Henry, Robert, Moses and 4 sisters Mariah, Linah, Rachel and Soph .She was a hero that liberated herself to bring families from the south to Canada for freedom .Harriet fought hard and long with the union for enslaved people rights. Her grandmother was her primary caregiver; she was unable to be a slave due to her age .Harriet was raised in really bad conditions and was beaten every day by her slave master Edward Brodas. Edward owned a tobacco plantation were her family worked .Harriet was a strong minded woman with the ambition of any man. She always had the desire and hunger to help other slaves. She discovered the determination, drive, and desire within her to one day become free. Harriet held several jobs as an slave, first she was lent to a couple to help with weaving, getting muskrat traps, a housekeeper , and a baby sitter; This started at the age of six so you can understand why she was so strong minded. When Harriet turned eleven years old she wore a bandana on her head which indicated she had entered adult hood. Turning eleven at the plantation meant she would no longer use her government name and be called by her mother’s first name. When she turned twelve she was ordered to help capture and tie up a slave that tried to escape however, she refused and there were consequences. Harriet was hit with a 2lb weight across the head where she sustained a horrible injury. This caused her to start having very bad headache, episodes of narcolepsy and sleep insomnia .Realizing at that very moment as the escapee was getting punished she knew one day she would attempt her run at freedom. At the age of eighteen Harriet was hired by Miss Susan as a nanny. Harriet didn’t know how to clean and take care of the new baby for that she was beaten. Miss Susan returned Harriet to Mr.