Harriet Tubman
When you think of Harriet Tubman, the words underground railroad most probably pop into your mind. Well, after escaping from her own life in slavery, Harriet became a true hero by giving over 250 slaves the gift of freedom. Tubman worked with a group of abolitionists on a system nicknamed "The Underground Railroad". This system however had nothing to do with trains however; it was path and a series of stops that slaves could make on their journey from the South to the North, or perhaps even further into Canada. Harriet played an important role in this system as a conductor, or a guide to these runaway slaves. Being involved with the Underground Railroad could get you in severe trouble, and not only did Harriet risk that, she also risked losing her freedom if caught roaming around the South. Nevertheless, Tubman acted bravely and escorted many people to a new lives. She traveled back into the South a total of 19 times, and never once lost a single runaway. These courageous actions earned her the nickname Black Moses. However, Harriet was in great danger as the Southern slave owners were gunning for her and offered $40,000 if she was captured.
Though Harriet could have stopped there, as her abolition work was admired by many Northerners, (and still is by Americans today), she continued to help the Union throughout the war. Her appearance often allowed for people to underestimate her, so she was able to work as a spy. Also, when the Red Cross was founded, Harriet became a nurse and was able to heal wounded Union soldiers.
From the early days, Tubman's actions through abolitionism proved that fighting against slavery was a worth cause. Also her willingness to risk her own life and rights was unbelievable. Harriet's fearlessness and helpfulness inspire many to make a difference, just as she did.
Though Harriet could have stopped there, as her abolition work was admired by many Northerners, (and still is by Americans today), she continued to help the Union throughout the war. Her appearance often allowed for people to underestimate her, so she was able to work as a spy. Also, when the Red Cross was founded, Harriet became a nurse and was able to heal wounded Union soldiers.
From the early days, Tubman's actions through abolitionism proved that fighting against slavery was a worth cause. Also her willingness to risk her own life and rights was unbelievable. Harriet's fearlessness and helpfulness inspire many to make a difference, just as she did.