| In 1844, she escaped from slavery. She began guiding others to freedoom afterwards through the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of anti-slavery people who arranged transport and safehouse for slaves on the run. Harriet was the conductor of the Underground Railroad. In fact, she led approximately 300 slaves to freedom in a decade. She was the "Moses' of her people. |
| Harriet Tubman 1821-1913 |
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