HARRIET TUBMAN Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Objectives After completing this lesson, we will be able to …. Understand the existence of slavery in America Understand the life and escape of Harriet Tubman Understand Harriet Tubman’s role in the Underground Railroad

Slavery in the United States Slavery of African Americans in the United States began as early as 1500 when the first African Slaves were brought to the New World by the Spanish.

“Abolitionist” Movement Abolitionist: Anyone who was against slavery Abolitionists included many kinds of people: whites and blacks, men and women, rich and poor, and religious and non religious.

The desire to be free…. Ever since slaves were captured, they have always tried to escape. The rise of the Abolitionist Movement made escape easier.

Harriet Tubman … Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1821 in Dorchester County, Maryland Harriet was one of 11 children. All of Harriet’s brothers and sisters, as well as their parents, were slaves on the Maryland Plantation

Harriet’s Early Years… Harriet began work at age six Harriet was a poor housekeeper, so she was sent to work outside in the fields At age seven, Harriet tried to escape. Harriet became tired and hungry and returned to the plantation shortly after her escape.

By 1861, the issue of slavery divided the entire nation By 1861, the issue of slavery divided the entire nation. The Civil War had begun.

Harriet’s Escape In 1844, Harriet made the decision to escape. Harriet’s journey took her to the house of a trusted friend where she was given information about the next safe stop. By moving from safe house to safe house, Harriet made her way north to freedom.