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    Though Harriet Tubman faced several obstacles and challenges throughout her life, she never gave up to fulfill her desires. Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. Several attributes allowed Harriet to become the heroine she was and still is today. First of all, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally brave woman. Additionally, her cleverness allowed her to become a heroine. Lastly, Harriet achieved her ambitions due to her determination. Without Harriet 's bravery, she might have never…

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    Walker And Zemurray Essay

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    Samuel Zemurray and Madame C.J. Walker were viewed from many for achieving the American Dream, the two embodied the quintessential American success stories of a Russian immigrant and daughter of a former slave. Zemurray and Walker, while they had completely different racial backgrounds, the two ultimately were more similar than not, and battled many of the same hardships. In a time of white privilege, many disadvantages emerged for an immigrant and African American women, the odds were strongly…

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    Beloved is a novel written by Toni Morrison and was published in 1987. The novel is set after the American Civil War (1861–1865), and it is inspired by the story of Margaret Garner, an African-American slave, who was able to escape from slavery by fleeing to a free state from Kentucky. In the novel too, the protagonist is a female by the name of Sethe, who escapes from slavery by fleeing to a free state which is Cincinnati, Ohio. In the novel, the author seeks to explore the impact of slavery on…

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    Alicia Appleman-Jurman Holocaust Survivor Inspirational, hero, and amazing are three words that can be used to describe Alicia Appleman-Jurman. Many people know that Alicia Appleman-Jurman was a holocaust survivor, but she was so much more. As a well known holocaust survivor, Alicia Appleman-Jurman, helped save many Russian and Jewish people evade from capture and torture. She left a legacy as a symbol for what people can accomplish from just the goodness of their heart. The origin of…

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    Harriet Tubman was known for taking the “Underground Railroad” and freeing many slaves to freedom during slavery. Harriet was born to enslaved parents in Dorchester County, Maryland. Meaning when she was born, she was a slave. Her birth year was 1820-1825, they didn’t know what exact year she was born in because it was unknown. Harriet’s childhood wasn’t like any other ordinary famous Americans. Harriet as a slave, would be lashed 5 times a day before breakfast. She suffered many physical…

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    the passion to reach for the stars to change the world" (Harriet Tubman). This quote describes Harriet's perseverance to accomplish her dreams of helping other slaves. She changed the world and gave freedom to others. Create The woman from the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, created a hope for other slaves freedom by conducting the Underground Railroad. She was a slave herself and she wanted to help other slaves in need. Harriet Tubman risked at least two lives every time she went to…

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    Phillis Island Tupac

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    “Reality is wrong.Dreams are for real.” This quote by Tupac Shakur tells us Americans anything is possible and to not let reality tell you any different.Growing up in poverty makes people stronger, wiser, and more appreciative with life. The American Dream is a difference in life, a difference in rights and a difference in the love for your country. In the Poem “Ellis Island” written by Joseph Bruchac, Bruchac explains how his grandparents were two little kids who were looking forward to coming…

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    9/11 Heros

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    The brave men who sacrificed their lives on 9/11 will not only be remembered as valiant humans, but will also be remembered as heros in our heart. The definition of a hero is somebody who is admired or idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. The heroes of 9/11 show all of these traits and beyond and are remembered greatly for it. While everyone else ran away in fear, they ran the other way and went up the burning building to save the lives of others. Nothing…

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    Harriet Tubman is a abolitionist women, That was worked hard trying to end slavery. She dreamed every day that slavery will come to a end. She died March 10th 1913. Harriet Was involved in War more. She se out raise funds for the war effort. She became more and more Famous. She tried her best to free the blacks, because she was tired of working for other people and being a slave and she knew the slaves felt the same way she did. Most people looked at her as being Moses because he help a couple…

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    in 1849. She led hundreds of slaves to the north in seek of freedom using the Underground Railroad, an elaborate network of housed that supported the freedom of slaves. She was the most famous "conductor" on this railroad. During the Civil War, Harriet was the first woman to lead an armed expedition in war and liberated more than 700 slaves in South Carolina. Eli graduated from Yale College, formerly known as Yale University, in 1792. Whitney began producing cotton gins in 1794 with the help…

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