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    Harriet Tubman was a Black-African American ‚ who slaves honored for inspiring the slave community ‚ to never give up. Also her brave role of intelligence motivated a 100 plus slaves escape with her  to freedom. Later‚ Harriet’s legacy became the founder of the Underground Railroad . Harriet Tubman’s character traits played a role in her deciding to escape from slavery. Harriet’s honor for inspiring the slave community encouraged many people to never give up and they admired her how confident she

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    know today as Harriet Tubman. She was born in 1820‚ Dorchester County‚ Maryland. She was born a slave and the owner did not record their birthdates. Harriet’s ancestors had been brought to America from Africa during the early time period of the 18th Century. Harriet was the 11th child born to Benjamin Ross and Harriet Greene‚ slaves of Edward Brodas‚ at birth her given name was Araminta. By the time she was older‚ she was calling herself Harriet (after her mother’s name). When Harriet was five or six

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    These two passages are about Harriet Tubman. They tell how she lived her life. They also tell about what she did for slaves. She was known for the slaves and how she helped them with the Underground Railroad‚ but these two passages don’t tell you all the same things. They don’ have the same structure either. The first passage gives you a lot of facts about Tubman. “Her abilities to track through the woods‚ disguise herself‚ and lead others on secret missions equipped her well to help carry on activities

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    Through this topic I heard about Harriet Tubman the creator of the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1820 and escaped slavery in 1849. I admire Harriet Tubman because when she was free‚ she chose to risk here freedom in order to help her family and friends. It is a character like Harriet Tubman’s that makes a good leader. She was able to set up a network of safe houses and rescue hundreds from slavery. The fact that Harriet Tubman had the courage to risk her freedom

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    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

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    Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who was involved in the fight to end slavery. She established the underground railroad‚ which was a way to get slaves safely to the north.Harriet Tubman was born between 1820-1825‚ but it is not certain the exact day or year.She was born in Dorchester County‚ Maryland. Harriet Tubman was originally named Araminta Harriet Ross and went by the nickname “Minty”. She was born to enslaved parents and had 10 siblings. When she was young‚ she was beat very often by her

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    deliberate actions of Harriet Tubman‚ Frederick Douglass‚ and Thomas Garrett demonstrated the themes of freedom and sacrifice. As a result of Tubman being willing to risk her own life‚ she has saved hundreds of slaves and encouraged many to follow in her footsteps. Douglass and Garrett also helped change the lives of countless people‚ as well as shape the future of America. It was through the guidance of these great people that many African-Americans were saved. Harriet Tubman expressed these themes

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    In “ A Glory Over Everything” Harriet Tubman was an African American slave. She was kind‚ brave‚ and confident her braveness help her not not to be afraid to escape from slavery. Her goal was to escape from slavery to the North. Her confident got her to Pennsylvania.                        When Harriet worked in the fields. A woman would stop by and talk to Harriet. One day Harriet thought about  running away but she thought what would happen if she got caught. She knew if she got caught she would

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    Leaders of the Civil War Era: Harriet Tubman and The Women Called Moses‚ many similarities and differences are perceived. The subject in each passage is about Harriet Tubman‚ but each author has a different way of presenting the information. With the information provided while reading‚ telling the similarities and differences can be easy. Here are some similarities and differences that I have found. Here are some differences in Leaders of the Civil War Era: Harriet Tubman and The Women Called Moses

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    The Heroes of our Society All people make an impact in their life‚ however small it may be. Some certain indivuals stand out. They leave a lasting mark on the world and will be remembered long after they have passed away. Cesar Chavez and Harriet Tubman have both left an imprint on this world. They fought for equality‚ human rights‚ inspired other to resist maltreatment‚ and put themselves in danger to protect others. Cesar Chavez was a prodigious leader that gave farm workers the will to resist

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