Born into slavery in Maryland around 1820, Harriet Tubman escaped to become an ardent fighter for abolition and women's suffrage. She became known as "The Moses of Her People" for her work helping other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Timeline
- 1844: Marries John Tubman, a free black man
- 1849: Escapes from slavery to Philadelphia
- 1859: Buys land in Auburn, NY to use as a safe-haven for slaves
- 1861: Serves in the Union Army during the Civil War
- 1863: Advises armed raid on several plantations
- 1896: Keynote speaker at first meeting of National Federation of Afro-American Women
- 1908: Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged opens
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Does anyone know who is Pauline Copes-Johnson?(1 Answer)
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She is the great grand daughter of Harriet Tubman (A race slave you escaped and spent her life freeing other race slaves in early american history), and a ...
what is the role of ole golle in Harriet's life?(1 Answer)
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Ole Golly (or Catherine Golly) is Harriet's nanny/nurse. She is also a mentor, in that she encouraged Harriet to write everything down.
