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What happened to Harriet Tubman after the Civil War?

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When the Civil War ended Harriet Tubman returned home to Auburn, New York. Her parents were old and had a good support system during her absence but they still needed her daughter's financial support. Her brothers and their families eventually moved from St. Catharine's to Auburn. read more

Compensation for Civil War Services When Harriet returned to Auburn she applied for government compensation for her services during the Civil War but her application lacked the official documents. With the help of some friends she was able to appeal but took more than 30 years to succeed. read more

The four phases of Harriet Tubman's life—her life as a slave, as an abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, as a Civil War soldier, nurse, spy and scout, and as a social reformer and charitable citizen—are all important aspects of this woman's long life of dedication to service. read more

Harriet Tubman was a US abolitionist and humanitarian, but she was born with the name Araminta Ross in 1822. She also acted as an armed scout and spy to the US Army during the American Civil War. Tubman was born into slavery but escaped and made approximately thirteen missions, during which she rescued around 70 families and friends from their enslavement. read more

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