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Birth
Birth
Harriet was born and given the name Araminta Ross. "The Life of Harriet Tubman - New York History Net." The Life of Harriet Tubman - New York History Net. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014. -
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Harriet Tubman's Life
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Harriet was rented as a slave
RentedHarriet's master rented her out for years to other men in the area who needed her. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet get married and changes her name
Married
Harriet married a freed slave named John Tubman and changes her name to Harriet. "Harriet Tubman Timeline." Harriet Tubman Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet runs away
EscapeHarriet's master's family went into debt when the master died in 1849. To take care of the debt, the family chose to sell some members of Harriet's family to other slave owners. Harriet did not want to be sold so she decided to run away with two of her brothers. Her two brothers got scared on the way and turned around leaving Harriet on her own. "Harriet Tubman Timeline." Harriet Tubman Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet Rescues
Rescue
As soon as Harriet ran away she helped her niece and her niece's two children to escape along with her. This shows power within Harriet because she was able to gain other people's trust. They put their life in danger and trusted her. "Upcoming Events." Dorchester County on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.
"Harriet Tubman." Harriet Tubman. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet rescues more slaves
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Harriet get noticed by abolitionist
People in the abolitionist movement (people wanting to abolish slavery) began to notice Harriet for her hard work in helping many slaves to freedom.
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Harriet meets John Brown
John Brown
John Brown, an abolistionist, wanted to meet Harriet to help her. They met with her and planned his raid on Harper's Ferry.
Harriet Tubman was so powerful that even John Brown wanted to meet her and have her help him out. People were seeking out for her help she was so powerful. "Harriet Tubman Timeline." Harriet Tubman Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet's Lectures
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Harriet leads a raid
Raid
While working with the Union Army, Harriet was the first women ever to lead a raid freeing over 700 slaves.
Harriet gained over 700 slaves trust and everyone followed her to freedom.
"Harriet Tubman." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet works with Union Army
Union Army
Harriet worked with the Union Army as a nurse, cook, armed scout, and spy.
Harriet wanted to help out as much as she could and joining the Union Army was a huge help. Harriet began to really get involved in abolition now.
"Harriet Tubman Timeline." Harriet Tubman Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet's Biography
Biography 1
Sarah Bradford wrote the first biography on Harriet Tubman's life titled, Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman.
Harriet became so powerful and influentional that people began to write biography's on her.
"Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman." Accessible Archives Inc. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. -
Harriet's second biography
Biography 2
Sarah Bradford wrote a second biography on Harriet Tubman titled, Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her People.
Harriet was so powerful that many people wanted to write a biography on her.
"Summary of Harriet, the Moses of Her People." Summary of Harriet, the Moses of Her People. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. -
Death
Death
Harriet Tubamn dies of Pneumonia in 1913. She died a hero and is remembered for her brave acts helping others get to freedom. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.
