Essays Tagged: "Auburn, New York"

The Road Least Traveled. Harriet Tubman was not afraid to fight for the rights of African-Americans. Her story is one of dedication and inspiration.

forces in South Carolina as well as a nurse. After the war, Harriet Tubman returned to her home in Auburn, New York where she played an active role in Women's Suffrage. Harriet Tubman's life is a mon ...

(4 pages) 64 0 4.4 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Harriet Tubman: The Icon of the Underground Railroad

te, while black and white mourners crowd around (Clinton 215). Shortly after her death, the town of Auburn, New York decided to dedicate a plaque in her honor. The bronze tablet meant to herald Tubman ... Money was one of Tubman's biggest problems. (Underground Railroad)While living with her parents in Auburn, Tubman continued her social works. She helped the black people by taking in elderly and chil ...

(12 pages) 34 0 0.0 May/2010

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Purpose and History

e day and remain separate and silent at other times known as the Auburn system. Prison operators in Auburn, New York, seeking reformation and improvements to their prison created the idea of the Aubur ...

(3 pages) 3 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Law & Government Essays