Which trait is most important for a historical hero?
What makes a true hero? Share your opinion on the most vital trait of historical figures like Araminta during her escape to freedom.
Chapter 1
Araminta's escape to freedom
Chapter 2
Conductor of the Underground Railroad
Chapter 3
Civil War spy and scout
Chapter 4
The final battle for suffrage and care
Ch 1 · Araminta's escape to freedom
adalaje22 She changed her name to Harriet Tubman to honor her mother and mark her marriage.
Fun Fact
Tubman's visions: Harriet Tubman believed her vivid dreams, caused by her teenage head injury, were direct messages from God that helped guide her safety.
adalaje22 A severe head injury during her teenage years left Tubman with lifelong narcolepsy and vivid spiritual dreams.
Glossary
underground railroad (noun)
A secret network of safe houses and routes used by enslaved people to escape to free territory. Araminta Ross utilized this clandestine system in 1849 to flee Maryland and reach Philadelphia.
A secret network of safe houses and routes used by enslaved people to escape to free territory. Araminta Ross utilized this clandestine system in 1849 to flee Maryland and reach Philadelphia.
BETA
adalaje22 Swipe the lantern to light safe paths to discover how Harriet guided people to freedom.
Quiz
What job did Harriet Tubman do in Philadelphia to save money for her rescue trips?