Harriet Tubman

There was a woman who fought for her rights,  her freedom, and for black slaves. That woman was Harriet Tubman.

Tubman was born in the 1820's, in Edward Brodas plantation near Bucktown, Dorcheaster County and Maryland. Her parents  were Benjamin Ross and Harreit Greene. At 12, Tubman worked in the fields, plowing and hauling wood. Tubman was denied the opportunity for education, which left her illiterate her entire life. When she was 13, she tried to run away from  slavery. In 1844, at age 25, she married John Tubman.

  Tubman had many accomplishments. She was the bravest woman of slavery. She was also the conductor of the Underground Railroad and did 20 dangerous and hazardous missions. When Tubman saw slaves were getting beaten up, she couldn't look anymore.  So, she would sneak out at night and take a group of people that live in little houses and take them to the North where they could be free. Later on, Tubman passed away in March 10, 1913 in Auburn, New York.

Harriet Tubman was a true hero to me because she couldn't do anything for herself like get a good education, get food to live, or get money,  but she helped other people so they could feel happy. And that is why I picked Harriet Tubman!