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1 Harriet Tubman

2 The leader’s personal life
Harriet Tubman was an American bondwoman who escaped from slavery in the South. Birth: march 1822 in Maryland, USA Die: march 1913 in New York, USA Husbands:  Nelson Davis (m. 1869–1888), John Tubman (m. 1844–1851) Children: Gertie Davis Worked: fields, lumberjack, laundress, nurse, and stove

3 The leader’s cause Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in 1849.
She became leading abolitionist. Her nickname is « the moise of black people » because she led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. She dedicate her life to freedom.

4 The leader’s works She first free her sister and nieces.
She released 300 slaves. She receive honours military. « Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world » « I can’t die but once. »

5 Free, Courageous, Determined, « Moses », Leader :
HARRIET TUBMAN


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