What did she do that was very well known?
2006-06-12 03:32:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman freed herself, and played a major role in freeing the remaining millions. She is often called "the Moses of her people."
2006-06-12 03:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Muddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harriet Tubman- The Underground Railroad- helped slaves cross to the North
2006-06-12 10:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by DollyLama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harriet Tubman was, I believe, an integral part of the Underground Railroad. A park here in Wilmington, DE is named after her.
2006-06-12 10:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She wa famous for arranging the escape of slaves. She guided them to an underground railroad through hard times. She would sing the spirtual " Go Down Moses" when she came to a slave quarter.
2006-06-18 14:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was instrumental in starting the underground railroad. An escape route for slaves.
2006-06-12 10:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by shana_durkee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was a leader in the Underground Railroad.
2006-06-12 10:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by cajetakethepoint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she was one of the more famous persons who ran the 'underground railroad' helping slaves escape the south to canada prior to and during the civil war.
2006-06-12 10:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE NAME IS HARRIET TUBMAN & SHE HELPED SLAVES ESCAPE TO THE NORTH AND CANADA BY USING A SYSTEM CALLED THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
2006-06-12 12:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by ickii73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋