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Born
Was born as a slave and raised in Maryland eastern shore were slavery and freedom were blurred -
During yearly years
worked as a house servant -
Married
Married a free black man named John Tubman. Harriet took his last name -
Escaped
In 1849 Harriet Tubman to Philadelphia and became free.Harriet wanted to help others to escape.Harriet became part of the under ground railroad.Harriet used the underground railroad system. -
Going back
In 1850 Harriet decided to go back and freed her family.Harriet Tubman freed about 300 slaves using the underground railroad system. -
Civil war
During the civil war Harriet worked for the north.She was a cook,nurse,and scout.The north won slavery was illegal in all states. -
Died
Harriet Tubman died of pneumonia