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Kids. Students. Scholars. Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in the southern United States. She then helped lead many other enslaved people to freedom. She also served the Union during the American Civil War. Harriet Tubman was born in about 1820 in Dorchester county, Maryland.
Jan 1, 2005 · TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Harriet Tubman's courage and ideals have inspired generations of Americans to fight for equal rights and to stand up for their convictions.
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She said she had visions from God, which helped her have courage. Harriet worked during the Civil War as a nurse, cook, and spy. She also led a military raid, freeing 700 slaves! After the war, she and her second husband adopted a girl, Gertie, their only child. Questions and Answers. Question: What happened to Harriet after the Civil War?
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman - Janell Hobson. 1,804,297 Views. 27,555 Questions Answered. TED Ed Animation. Let’s Begin…
Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women’s suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America’s most courageous heroes. Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman’s many fights for freedom.
(1820?–1913). American abolitionist Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in the South. She then helped other enslaved African Americans to flee to free states in the North and to Canada along the Underground Railroad —an elaborate secret network of safe houses organized for that purpose.
A pioneer in what it means to be regarded as an icon, Harriet Tubman served as a physical manifestation of liberation for many. On the bicentennial of her birth, this dynamic woman of many trades continues to be revered as an American hero and a symbol of freedom. Carte-de-visite portrait of Harriet Tubman, 1868–69.
