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Harriet Tubman: "Moses of Her People"
Harriet Tubman: “Moses of Her People”

March 27, 2012

Lily Papalii

Harriet Tubman: “Moses of Her People”

I. Early Life A. Birth 1. Araminta “Minty” Ross was born March 10, 1820. 2. She was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. B. Family 1. Harriet’s father died in the year of 1871. 2. Years later, her mother died in the year of 1880. 3. Harriet had 10 sisters and brothers, altogether. C. Special Interests and Hobbies 1. At the age of 5, she worked to check muskrat traps in icy cold waters. 2. She also worked as a nurse to the planters infant child. 3. Being 12 years of age, Harriet worked in hand fielding, plowing, and hauling woods. 4. During the year of 1860 to 1862, she worked as a laundress, scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Forces in South Carolina. D. Influences 1. Harriet was one of the “conductors” who encouraged other slaves to help build the Underground Railroad. E. Marriage and Children 1. Harriet married John Tubman in 1844. 2. When John Tubman was murdered in 1867, Harriet remarried in 1869 to Nelson Davis. 3. Harriet never had children with any of the two men.
II. Achievements A. Accomplishments 1. Underground Railroad 2. She helped about 300 slaves get their freedom. B. Character Traits 1. Harriet was known for being audacity and brave. 2. Not only was she valor but she was also kind and helpful.
III. Later Life A. Death 1. At the age of 93 Harriet Tubman died on March 19, 1913 in Auburn, New York. 2. The reason for Tubman’s death is pneumonia. 3. She was buried at the Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York. D. Lessons we can learn. 1. We need to do what is right and not follow the wrong. 2. If you want it you will have to will

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