Harriet Tubman

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Harriet Tubman
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• By Mrs. Bjelland

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Early Life

• Harriet was born into slavery in 1819 or 1820 in
  Dorcester County, Maryland.
• Both of Harriets parents were slaves.
• At age 25, Harriet married John Tubman, a free
  African American.

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Harriets Escape

• After her marriage, Harriet began to fear that
  she would be sold South.
• She was aided in her escape by an existing
  Underground Railroad.
• Put in a wagon and covered with a sack, Harriet
  was smuggled to Philadelphia, PA.

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The Underground Railroad

• Harriet began her work in the Underground
  Railroad because she wanted to save members of
  her own family.
• Harriet is believed to have helped over 300
  people to freedom.

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Handbill Warning Slaves Against Slave Catchers
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On my Underground Railroad, I never ran my train
off the track, and I never lost a
passenger.--Harriet Tubman

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Map of the Underground Railroad
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Interesting Facts

• Quilts were used as codes to help escaping slaves
  find their way to an Underground Railroad contact.

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Interesting Facts

• Harriet served as a soldier, spy and nurse in the
  Civil War.
• Harriet was not allowed to be paid for her
  service.
• Harriet was an active supporter of womens
  rights.

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Comprehension Questions

• Why did Harriet begin her work on the Underground
  Railroad?
• About how many slaves is Harriet believed to have
  helped to freedom?
• Name an interesting fact about Harriet Tubman.

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Works Cited

• Denenberg, Dennis, and Roscoe, Lorraine. 50
  American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet.
  Brookfield, Connecticut Millbrook Press, 2001.
• Harriet Tubman http//www.incwell.com/Biographies
  /Tubman.html
• February 9, 2005.
• http//www.nyhistory.com/harriettubman/life.htm.
  The Life of Harriet Tubman. February 9, 2005.
• Salvucci, Stuckey. Call to Freedom. Austin, TX
  Harcourt, Brace,
• 2000.