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The Underground Railroad | Harriet Tubman’s Goodbye Song | 5
American History Tellers
Harriet Tubman's Early Life and Familial Bonds in Slavery
Exploring the environment of enslavement in which Harriet Tubman was raised on the eastern shore of Maryland, this chapter reveals the stark realities of small family farms where enslaved individuals had intricate relationships with their owners. It delves into Tubman's childhood marked by separation from family members, harsh labor, and mistreatment, shedding light on her decision to seek freedom up north due to the presence of free African Americans in Maryland. The narrative also focuses on Tubman's father, Ben Ross, an underground railroad agent, and her own courageous journey to emancipation, including a daring rescue of her parents from peril.
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