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= Harriet "Moses" Tubman (1822-1913) =

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__Introduction__  Araminta "Minty" Ross was her name. Her exact date was not recorded but she was boron in the year 1822. She was born to slave parents on a plantation in Maryland. She grew up a slave with slave parents. As she grew up she realized slavery was not fair. She wanted to put an end to it. When she got older she became a Suffragist and a Civil Rights activist. A suffragist is a person who extends political rights. She was also a conductor of the Underground Railroad which lead many slaves to freedom. Harriet Tubman is one of the most important person during the slavery in the south.  __Vital Stats__  Real Name- Araminta Ross Birthplace- She was born at Edward Brodas' plantation near Bucktown, Dorchester County, Maryland. Birthday- Not recorded, but she was born either 1820, 1822, or 1825. Nobody knows the exact date, but 1822 is used the most. DateOf Death- She died on March 10th, 1913. She was about 90-91 years old and died of pneumonia. Education- Because she was a slave, Harriet was denied the opportunity for education. This made her illiterate her entire life. Slaveowners did not want their slaves to know how to read or write because it may help them escape. Other names- Many people called her "Moses" or "Minty." She Had 8 brothers and sisters: Linah (sister) Mariah Ritty (sister) Soph (sister) Robert (brother) Ben (brother) Rachel (sister) Henry (brother) Moses (brother)

 __Life as a slave__  Harriet Tubman was unfortunately born into slavery. At 5 years old, she was sold to a woman to be her nursemaid. She had to watch a baby and when the baby woke up or cried Tubman was whipped. After being whipped so many times, Tubman wore extra clothing so it wouldnt hurt so much. When she was 13, she tried to save another slave from a cruel punishment and she was hit by a 2 pound weight in her head. As a result she suffered blackouts for the rest of her life. Her early life as a slave consisted of a lot of abuse from her owners. In 1849 she became very sick and was useless as a slave. Her owner tried to sell her but he couldnt because she wasnt good enough. Then on September 14th, Harriet and her brothers escaped and went to a different plantation. Harriet didnt like it there so she escaped again but to freedom.

__Did They Accomplish Freedom?__  Yes, Harriet Tubman ran away 2 times from 2 different plantations. The first time she ran away was on September 14th 1849 with both of her brothers. They ran away to another plantation. She didnt like it there so she ran away again. But this time it was for good and without her brothers. After her escape, she decided to help people to freedom. Tubman was one of the most accomplished conductors on the underground railroad. This was a series of paths that she used to help escaped slaves go to the north for freedom. She saved 300 slaves and brought them to freedom.

__Occupation After Independence__ After escaping slavery she decided that if she knew the woods so well she could help people escape slavery also. She was a conductor on the underground railroad. She was also an abolitionist, a suffragist, and a civil rights activist.

__Family Life__ Harriet was 25 years old when she got permission by her owners to marry John Tubman, a free black man. She was allowed to live with him in his cabin, but she still had to work for her owner. When she told John about her dreams of being free one day he laughed and said it would never come true. He said if she ever tried to run away he would turn her in to the master. When she escaped in 1849 she didnt see him until she decided to go back and help other slaves. She hoped he would go back north with her but when he went to see her, he remarried to another woman. In 1869 she married a man named Nelson Davis. She never had any kids with either men.

__Why Is She So Important?__ I believe Harriet Tubman is one of the most important people in United States history. She helped over 300 slaves to freedom.

__Pictures__ [] Harriet Tubman [] Harriet Tubman's Family [] Harriet Tubman memorial [] Routes of the Underground Railroad.  If slaves escaped these posters were put up to find the slaves and a reward was posted also.