Harriet Tubman was born in the Brodas plantation. As a child her name was Minty. Minty stayed with her mother until she was six. Minty didn't have to big of an idea who she was and what her purpose was. All she knew is that she was at a plantation, a slave, and almost old enough to be hired out. Minty had no idea what her later life would lead too. Throughout the cabins she heard means of escaping slavery and living free. Minty always loved hearing stories of the such, and was interested in the idea.

As a child Minty played with the other children, stayed close to her parents, and did as any other child would do. Minty was always very smart, good at understanding, and interested in things her elders would talk about. At the age of six Minty was hired out. Minty was very scared of the idea, for she would be leaving her home. Minty had about four families she had been hired out to. The first was ok, the second made her do jobs she

As an adult Harriet kept thinking of how wrong slavery is, and how she could get her family and friends out of it. For her mother, father, brothers, sisters, and friends were still slaves all over. Harriet was making plans to start an Underground Railroad. Harriet was planning to take as many slaves as possible and lead them up north where they would be free. There were just so many risks. The police and whites could figure out what was happening and have her killed. Harriet's husband opposed the idea totally. Harriet just could not leave her family in slavery for her husband just didn't understand.

Harriet decided her life or not, her family and friends needed to get out! Harriet had it all planned. Harriet would take a group at a time and lead them out. So she first went to her parents to get them to escape. They opposed, for they knew it would never work. More spectators were interested in the idea, so Harriet agreed. Harriet led them out of their cabins one night an

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