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Harriet Tubman Lizzie Eudy. Who Is Harriet Tubman? Full name Araminta Harriet Ross Born a slave near the east shore 1820 Dorchester, Maryland born Ben.

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1 Harriet Tubman Lizzie Eudy

2 Who Is Harriet Tubman? Full name Araminta Harriet Ross Born a slave near the east shore 1820 Dorchester, Maryland born Ben and Harriet parents Plantation owner Edward Brodas 11 brothers and sisters Secret code songs in fields Thought slavery is wrong Life filled with hardship Lashed 5 times before breakfast Great plans

3 Underground Railroad Conductor Most famous underground railroad conductor Placed herself in dangerous spot For all runaway slaves it is dangerous Adds describing runaways Know as Mosses Broke the law Reward totaled to $40,000 Helped 70 year old parents Underground Railroad for 12 years Never failed, never captured

4 Her Family and Adult Life Nurse, spy, and solider in Civil War Siblings names: Lhiah, Mariah Ritty, Robert, Ben Jr., Rachel, Henry, and Mosses Disguised herself as free man in public Didn’t let slaves leave the Underground Railroad Over 19 trips and over 300 people 1849 escaped left her husband and family Big rewards for Harriet 1858 met her husband, John Brown 1874 adopted a baby girl named Getie Head hurt when older

5 Why Was she a Hero During Slavery Times? Over 300 people Over 19 trips Nurse and spy in Civil War Also a solider One of the most famous civilians Died with military Known as Mosses Famous railroad conductor ever


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