Haley Hill Mrs. Panter 10/16/2014 Computer Apps I 8th Period Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist and Union spy during the American Civil War. Harriet is known as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad during the 1850’s. She was born a slave in Maryland’s eastern shore. In 1850 she fled slavery, leaving her family behind. I chose Harriet Tubman because she is courageous for going back to help other slaves become free after she had escaped from slavery herself. In
Called the “Moses” of her time , Harriet Tubman is one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. She spent her life changing the lives of hundreds of people. Harriet Tubman was the most important person during 1790-1850 because of her heroism along the Underground Railroad, her involvement in the Union Army, and her strong voice as an activist. Harriet Tubman never failed to make a difference in her work. Tubman was a huge part of the Underground Railroad. She was born into slavery, and