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How did Harriet Tubman escape?
Planning to escape and a new name In 1849 Tubman’s owner, Edward Brodess, needed to sell slaves in order to cover his debts. Minty heard rumors that she and her brothers were going to be sold....
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Harriet Tubman’s actual birthday is unknown. It is believed that she was born between 1819 and 1823. Her birth name was Araminta Ross. She was nicknamed “Minty” by her mother. Tubman’s maternal...
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What was the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was formed in the early 19th century and reached its height between 1850 and 1860. Much of what we know today comes from accounts after the Civil War and accurate statistics...
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C 1820 – Harriet Ross Tubman, born Araminta “Minty” Ross, was born a slave in the plantation of Edward Brodess in Dorchester County, Maryland. Her mother was Harriet “Rit” Green owned by Mary Pattison...
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Harriet Tubman in the $20 Bill
This is how the new $20 bill might look like in 2020. Harriet Tubman was the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad helping around 300 slaves escape, risking her live in every operation....
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