Am Harriet Tubman: Ordinary People Can Change the World

I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World)

by Brad Meltzer

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	152507 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	40 pages

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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822. She escaped to freedom in 1849 and then risked her life to help hundreds of other slaves escape to freedom. She was a courageous and determined woman who made a difference in the world.

Early Life

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822. Her parents were slaves, and she was one of eleven children. She had a difficult childhood. She was often beaten and mistreated by her owners. She also had to work hard from a young age.

Escape to Freedom

In 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom. She traveled by foot and by boat, and she had to hide from slave catchers along the way. She finally reached Philadelphia, where she was safe from slavery.

The Underground Railroad

After Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom, she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses that helped slaves escape to freedom. Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom, and she never lost a single passenger.

The Civil War

During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman served as a scout and a spy for the Union Army. She also helped to recruit black soldiers for the war. She was a courageous and dedicated soldier, and she made a significant contribution to the Union victory.

Later Life

After the Civil War, Harriet Tubman settled in Auburn, New York. She continued to work for social justice, and she helped to establish a home for elderly and disabled African Americans. She died in 1913 at the age of 93.

Legacy

Harriet Tubman was a courageous and determined woman who made a difference in the world. She escaped from slavery and then risked her life to help hundreds of other slaves escape to freedom. She fought for social justice throughout her life. She is an inspiration to us all, and her story shows how ordinary people can make a difference in the world.

Am Harriet Tubman is an inspiring story of a woman who overcame incredible odds to help others. She was a courageous and determined woman who made a difference in the world. This book tells her story and shows how ordinary people can make a difference in the world.

I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World)

by Brad Meltzer

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	152507 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	40 pages

FREE