Harriet Tubman was an American freedom fighter. She escaped from slavery. Then she helped other enslaved people escape. She used secret routes. This network was called the Underground Railroad. She was very brave. She risked her life many times. She also helped during the Civil War. Her story inspires many people. Harriet Tubman is a symbol of freedom.
Vocabulary List
| Word / Phrase | English Definition |
|---|---|
| American | related to the United States, its people, or its culture |
| freedom | the state of being free to live, speak, or act |
| fighter | a person who struggles or fights for a cause, group, or belief |
| escaped | got away from danger, control, or a place where staying was unsafe |
| slavery | a system in which people are owned and forced to work |
| helped | made it easier or possible for someone or something to succeed |
| called | given a name or described with a particular word |
| many | a large number of people or things |
| war | armed conflict between countries or groups |
| symbol | something that represents an idea, quality, or identity |