3. Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross in Maryland around 1820, escaped slavery in 1849 and became a leading conductor of the Underground Railroad, guiding approximately 70 enslaved individuals to freedom. Her courageous defiance of slavery laid the groundwork for abolition. During the Civil War, she served as a scout and spy for the Union Army, leading the Combahee River Raid that liberated over 700 enslaved people. After the war, she advocated for women’s suffrage. (history.com)
