Who:

• Araminta Ross
• "Minty"
• Harriet Ross Tubman

What:

• Grew up as a slave and did not have much schooling
• Ran away after finding out that her master was going to sell her
• Created the Underground Railroad and helped blacks get to safety in the North without getting caught on their way
• For her work, she was known as the "Greatest Conductor"
• People were angry at what she was doing to help the slaves and wanted to capture her

When: 

• Born about 1820 
• Died March 10, 1913 

Where:

• Born in Dorchester County, Maryland
• Died in Auburn, New York

Why:

• She continued to help free slaves even though she was in danger
• Constructed the Underground Railroad
• Wanted equal rights for all, both slaves and women