Araminta Ross: Abolishing Slavery

Araminta Ross, more commonly known as Harriet Tubman, personified strength and freedom. She was very well known for her efforts with the Underground Railroad and was an advocate for abolishing slavery. Tubman accomplished many things because of her constant persistence to make the world a better place. It was because of her persistence to end slavery that the world has evolved to what it is today. She was a determined, hardworking individual who never gave up on her dreams, not matter the hardships or consequences that occurred. Harriet Tubman had a very troubling childhood. She was born into slavery, along with 11 other siblings. She didn’t have a normal childhood, Tubman only knew of how to work and follow orders given to her; she never got to experience the fun of being a child. She was expected to work from dawn to dusk everyday, no matter the weather. According to an article published by Notable Black American Women, Tubman once said “I grew up like a neglected weed--ignorant of liberty, having no experience of it.” This speaks volumes to the way she grew up and was treated. In one instance Harriet got caught in between a slave trying to escape and the overseer; the overseer threw a weight, aiming it at the escaping slave, but accidently hit Tubman instead. After this occurred, Tubman remained unconscious for a few days and …show more content…
She was no longer able to take care of herself at this point, and had to be put into a nursing home. The last years of her life were very tranquil, she was surrounded by her loved ones. When she was ninety-three years old Tubman died from pneumonia. She was buried in the church that she helped raise money to construct. There were hundreds of people who came to her service to honor her (96-97). She helped shape the future of America, and will forever be remembered for advocating to end