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Birth
Born on the eastern shore of Maryland and was given the name Araminta Ross around 1820 she later changed it to Harriet. -
Slave for hire
Harriet's master rented her out for years to other men in the area who needed her. Her masters were cruel and didn't take care of her needs. -
Married
married a freed slave named John Tubman -
escape
Harriet's master died, leaving a lot of debt for his family to pay. When the family talked about selling their slaves to pay the debts, Harriet decided to run away so she wouldn't be sold. -
first rescue
Harriet began her rescue missions immediately after she escaped she helped her niece, and her niece's two children, escape slavery. -
Spotted
After helping many slaves run to freedom people in the abolitionist movement began to notice and they wanted her help. -
Spreading news
Harriet moved to New York where she began speaking publicly on behalf of the Underground Railroad. -
Start of the Civil War
The war started, and Harriet knew she wanted to help -
Helping Hand
Harriet worked with the Union Army, doing whatever they needed her to do. She worked as nurse and cook, and many other things -
First women to ever lead a raid
Under General Montgomery of the Union Army Harriet led an armed raid the first ever by a woman and she freed over 700 slaves. -
Own Book
Sarah Bradford writes two biography's one about Tubman's life and one about just Tubman herself.. -
Harriet's death
Harriet died a hero. People around the country remembered her for her brave acts of selflessness helping others get their freedom.
