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Harriet Tubman was a famous abolitionist, who led hundreds of slaves to freedom. Harriet Tubman had been a slave her self until she successfully escaped in 1849. She was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, and was raised as a field hand who experienced many brutal beatings. Harriet Tubman used the famous underground railroad to guide herself to freedom, traveling 90 miles from her owners home to Philadelphia. Instead of remaining safely in the north, Harriet decided to go back to the south and help lead other slaves to freedom. She led many of her family members to freedom and safety. Not only did she free many of her family members but she also, led many others slaves that she had no connection, to freedom. Overall she returned a total of nineteen times to the south, to free a total of over 300 slaves.
Fast Fact:
Araminta Ross was Harriet Tubman's birth name. She changed it when she escaped to freedom. She changed her name to Harriet after her mother, and her last name Tubman after her husband.
Fast Fact:
Araminta Ross was Harriet Tubman's birth name. She changed it when she escaped to freedom. She changed her name to Harriet after her mother, and her last name Tubman after her husband.