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These are the most commonly asked questions about Harriet Tubman. Read on and learn more about this African American heroine. What was Harriet Tubman’s real name? Her real name was Araminta Ross. Why...
View ArticleWho was Harriet Tubman?
Harriet Tubman is an American hero and an icon of freedom, a five-foot-tall African American abolitionist who guided hundreds of slaves away from the bondage of slavery. She is the best known female...
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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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Its most famous conductor was Harriet Tubman. The Underground Railroad (UR) was not underground nor was it a railroad. It was called “underground” because of its secretive nature and “railroad”...
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Unearthing the Truth: Challenges in Verifying Underground Railroad Statistics
The Underground Railroad stands as a testament to the bravery and resilience of individuals who risked everything to help enslaved people escape to freedom during the 19th century. While the tales of...
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