How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To Freedom

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1.) Based upon your reading so far in the Horton book (the introduction and the documents), what have you learned about the life and abolitionist activities of Harriet Tubman that surprised you, or deepened your knowledge about slavery, 19th century U.S. History, or related topics?

Based upon the reading so far in the Horton book, I was most surprised to learn that Harriet Tubman served as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War. Despite the dire consequences faced by those who assisted runaway slaves in light of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, Tubman continued to help them achieve their freedom. The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 primarily removed safeguards for runaway slaves, enforced penalties on anyone who helped or occluded the capture and return of runaway slaves to their owners, and …show more content…
As a shipmaster, he transported slaves from the Southern ports of the U.S. and brought them to newfound liberty in the Northern ports. This rebellious act reflected his opposition to the inhumanity of the slavery institution. However, before his time as a hero, he worked as a transporter of slaves to slave traders located in Charleston, South Carolina. The document highlights a time on Bearce’s journey when he allowed the friends and relatives of slaves to stay on board his ship overnight before departing from the dock the next morning to Charleston. When it was time for them to leave the ship, he heard “.shrieks and cries.” that “.were enough to make anyone’s heartache” (Horton, Doc. 4, 110). His experience illustrates the emotional suffering that Harriet Tubman endured when she was bound in slavery and watched her family members sold off in front of her at a young age. At that time, slaves were seen as animals without feelings and unfortunately treated

How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To Freedom

Harriet Tubman is interesting to read about because she was the leader of the Underground Railroad and helped 300 slaves escape. Harriet risked her life helping slaves and she is confident to bring them to freedom. She never lost a slave and never got caught with a slave. Harriet was the first child born. She was born 1820 on March 10,1913 in Maryland. Harriet was born a plantation and with disadvantages. She has A niece Kessiah,Sister,ex husband John Tubman,mom Rit Green,dad Ben Ross,husband…

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How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To Freedom

Harriet Tubman who was a former slave herself, managed to gain her freedom by escaping. Harriet carried out approximately 13 missions to help free slaves. She freed more than 300 slaves and made sure that nothing prevented her from helping them travel to Canada. Some slaves that traveled throughout the Underground Railroads with Harriet Tubman, wanted to turn back because they were scared that they would get caught and get killed. But, Harriet would threaten them any way…

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How Did Harriet Tubman Contribute To Freedom

Harriet Tubman is a woman of color who fought for what she believed was right. Her acts of saving slaves and fighting for equality for African Americans brings freedom for our present day. In 1850s, she traveled through the Underground Railroad to free herself, her family, and hundreds of slaves to bring them to the North for safety. After her journey, she learned the new world of freedom, never having the knowledge of escaping as she states, “I grew up like a neglected weed- ignorant of liberty…

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Harriet Tubman Thesis

Everyone thinks they know who Harriet Tubman was, but do you know she was the first recorded African American woman to serve in the military (National Women's History Museum, 2002)? She had many roles during the 1800’s that significantly impacted the freeing of many black slaves. But she not only mastered the Underground Railroad but also strongly supported various organizations. In addition, Harriet was a woman who inspired social welfare by spreading justice to African Americans but also women…

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Underground Railroad Thesis

The famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman once said “Never wound a snake; kill it.” She was hoping to end a threat created by the people supporting slavery. Harriet Tubman was a “conductor” on Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad, contrary to as it seems, was not truly train tracks under the surface; it was a system of secret routes and houses that were scattered all across the United States. The goal of the Underground Railroad was to contribute to the freeing of slaves from the southern…

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Racism In America Research Paper

Harriet tubman was a runaway slave who freed over 70 slaves with the underground railroad. Although many Americans hoped that the 1980s would be a turning point in the fight against racism, racial unrest continued and the nation grew tired. Hate crimes and riots…

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