USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tubman used various methods and paths to escape slavery and to go back and rescue others. She relied on trustworthy people, Black and white, who hid her, told her which way to go, and told her who else she could trust. She used disguises; she walked, rode horses and wagons; sailed on boats; and rode on real trains.

Detailed explanation-2: -Harriet Tubman: Underground Railroad Tubman found work as a housekeeper in Philadelphia, but she wasn’t satisfied living free on her own-she wanted freedom for her loved ones and friends, too. She soon returned to the south to lead her niece and her niece’s children to Philadelphia via the Underground Railroad.

Detailed explanation-3: -This early 1860s painting called A Ride for Liberty depicts runaway slaves attempting to escape. Tubman decided to help others run away because she believed their freedom was more important than her own safety and that it was her responsibility to help those who could not rescue themselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Myth: Harriet Tubman rescued 300 people in 19 trips. Fact: According to Tubman’s own words, and extensive documentation on her rescue missions, we know that she rescued about 70 people-family and friends-during approximately 13 trips to Maryland.