The Early Life of Harriet Tubman: Insights into her Formative Years
Words: 588 2137The story of Harriet Tubman is often recounted with a focus on her remarkable achievements as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and an activist for abolition and women's suffrage. Yet, the childhood experiences that shaped this formidable woman's life are equally compelling and provide essential context to her fearless actions in later years. Born Araminta Ross around 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Harriet Tubman was born into slavery, a condition that imposed severe limitations but also shaped her into […]