In 1820, Araminta Harriet Ross was born into slavery in Dorchester County. Throughout her childhood she was constantly beaten by her owners. This made her even more determined to escape from Maryland as an adult. Unfortunately she first tried to flee with her brothers, and was captured. The second time she fled her home successfully, but vowed to return and help the rest of her family come into Philadelphia. As promised Harriet Tubman returned to her home numerous times and brought over 300 black slaves to freedom using the Underground Railroad. Toughened by her childhood, Harriet carried a shotgun, and threatened to shoot slow moving people. Harriet Tubman, the moses of her people, never lost a "passenger".
Sunday, 7 October 2012
Harriet Tubman
In 1820, Araminta Harriet Ross was born into slavery in Dorchester County. Throughout her childhood she was constantly beaten by her owners. This made her even more determined to escape from Maryland as an adult. Unfortunately she first tried to flee with her brothers, and was captured. The second time she fled her home successfully, but vowed to return and help the rest of her family come into Philadelphia. As promised Harriet Tubman returned to her home numerous times and brought over 300 black slaves to freedom using the Underground Railroad. Toughened by her childhood, Harriet carried a shotgun, and threatened to shoot slow moving people. Harriet Tubman, the moses of her people, never lost a "passenger".
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