Harriet Tubman

Outline

Thesis Statement

“Harriet Tubman dedicated her life to the banishment of slavery in America"

Introduction

A brief introduction provides some information about Harriet Tubman and her life. It attempts to describe her journey from being a slave to a leader.

Her Accomplishment

This part attempts to discuss the main accomplishment of Harriet Tubman as an influential leader of her time.

Her Cause

The reasons and major causes that led her to strive hard and leave an everlasting mark on the history are highlighted.

Her Struggle to Accomplish Her Goal

Harriet Tubman had to undergo extreme situations to achieve her goal. This part provides information about the hardships she faced during her struggle to accomplish her goal.

The Major Cause She Was Fighting For

This part attempts to highlight the major cause she was fighting for, end of slavery. It describes her perceptions, aims, dreams and vision.

How Her Accomplishments Impact/Influenced America

The influence and impact her struggles and accomplishments created, is discussed here.

The Result of Her Work

This part explains the result and consequences of her work and accomplishments.



Conclusion

Harriet Tubman's efforts were enough to dissolve slavery in America.

Introduction

Harriet Tubman, born in 1820, was a runaway slave from Maryland. Her name, at birth, was Araminta Ross. She was one of the eleven children of Harriet and Benjamin Ross. Even though born in a slave family, she was determined and confident that she deserves to live a life of freedom. (Anderson, Pp 111)

Her Accomplishment

Harriet Tubman saved numerous slaves through the Underground Railroad, which was a secret network of safe houses. Harriet Tubman risked her life over a course of ten years, and led hundreds of slave to freedom. Later, during the Civil War, Harriet Tubman became a leader in the abolitionist movement and worked as a spy for Federal Army in South Carolina. Harriet Tubman became so well known for leading the slaves to freedom that she became known as the “Moses” of her people. (Conrad, Pp 191)

Her Cause

Harriet Tubman, who was herself a slave, dedicated her life for the end of slavery. All through life, she endeavored for the liberation of Blacks from the abuse by the Whites. Her entire life was a struggle to eradicate the black-white discrimination. She worked for the elimination of slavery and the establishment of humanity in culture. (Bradford, Pp 149)

Another important issue she worked for was women suffrage. However, to achieve these aims, she had to undergo immensely challenging situations. Harriet Tubman devoted her life to the upholding of equality. She was a symbol of encouragement and motivation for her people. Her persistent effort for civil rights and equality were greatly appreciated by all. Born in a slave family, and after bearing all the torment she underwent, she came out strong in steering the Blacks on the way to freedom. (Douglass, Pp 120-135)

Her Struggle to Accomplish Her Goal

Harriet Tubman, being an abolitionist, firmly considered that every slave has a right to freedom. The fall of 1835 witnessed Tubman's first step of disobedience. Farmer Barnett's slave Jim worked at the Bucktown store. He went to ...