The U.S. Treasury frequently changes bills to prevent counterfeit and we may be seeing a new face on the $20 bill. The previous person on the $20 bill, Andrew Jackson, will be replaced with the American icon and abolitionist Harriet Tubman in about 2030, but this change has sparked a debate on whether Andrew Jackson or Harriet Tubman should be on the $20 bill. Harriet Tubman should be the next face on the $20 bill because she was a very important person in American history and it is time to have a woman on a bill and Harriet Tubman is a perfect match.
The first reason that Harriet Tubman should be on the $20 bill is that she was an important American icon and abolitionist. On Harriet Tubman’s Biography.com arcticle, it states, “Harriet Tubman
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Biography.com states, “The first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war, she guided the Combahee River Raid, which liberated more than 700 slaves in South Carolina.” That shows that Harriet Tubman was a person who is willing to risk her own life for others’ freedom. Biography.com also says, “In December 1851, Tubman guided a group of 11 fugitives northward.” That proves that Harriet Tubman did dangerous tasks to help others, and that makes her a very worthy person for the $20 bill.
Some people think Harriet Tubman should not be on the $20 bill because she was no different than anyone else fighting for freedom in the Civil War, however that is wrong. Harriet Tubman was the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the Civil War, and in the process liberated more than 700 slaves. That makes her very different from any other freedom fighter. In conclusion, because of her abolitionism, well-deserved fame, and the need for women on currency, Harriet Tubman should be the next face on the $20 bill. So, the treasury’s decision was right, changing Andrew Jackson’s face to Harriet Tubman’s. So remember, Harriet Tubman was a great abolitionist, a freedom fighter unlike any other, and a perfect match for the $20
In summation, Tubman and Truth were exceptionally brave women who fought for ideals in which they strongly believed. While Tubman’s courage was founded in a rebellious nature, Truth’s courage was based in her faith in a Higher Power. Both women, despite their differences in opposing their foes, have rightfully earned their positions as heroines in American history with their efficient and effective duties as abolitionists.
“ I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other.”~Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman sacrificed her life and freedom as well. She organized the Underground Railroad, and freed hundreds of slaves. As if the journey wasn’t difficult enough,stated by the book, Who Was Harriet Tubman, “But the trip was even more dangerous after 1850. That was because the Fugitive Slave Law had been passed.”(pg.56) The Fugitive Slave Law meant that runaway slaves who made it to the free states had to be sent back to their masters. People were allowed to beat the slaves and sell them back into the South too. Even though the situation was tough, Harriet Tubman never gave up on what she thought was
Harriet Tubman Who is a great female hero from the 1800s? Who freed herself from slavery? Who freed other people from slavery? Not Wonder Woman, but Harriet Tubman. As you will see Harriet Tubman is a hero as seen through her personal background and lifetime accomplishments.
“I freed thousands of slaves, and could have freed thousands more, if they had known they were slaves.” (History.com) This Harriet Tubman quote is a great representation of the kind of person she was. Harriet Tubman was a great woman, not only did she escape slavery; she went back several times to save more people. She conducted the Underground Railroad and did great things that have changed our history in one of its darkest times in our history. Being a slave was not easy but that didn’t stop her.
demanded her voice to be heard. Because she believed every person had a right to be free, Harriet Tubman risked her life to save others.
In the year 1825 in Maryland a true hero was born. This hero did the impossible. This hero dared to do what no one else would do. This hero devoted her life to making America better. This hero overcame something that no one at the time thought would ever be overcame. This hero is Harriet Tubman. No one since Harriet has devoted their whole life to one thing and overcoming it and making a huge difference, which was slavery. From being a toddler to the day of her death she devoted all of it to making a difference in slavery, and she sure did make quite a difference. From being a slave herself to freeing over one thousand slaves Harriet Tubman is a true hero. Imagining America without having Harriet Tubman in it is a hard thing to do. Harriet changed America into a better place and was one of the main reasons that slavery came to an end. Harriet Tubman overcame slavery by escaping persecution, risking her life, and refusing to give up.
He did not stop fighting against the British there he fought with them again in 1812 and fought with them in 1815 for New Orleans, which he led the army to victory, no one can argue that this victory was not incredible. He also won Florida from Spain. With all this heroic accomplishments it prompted him towards presidency. Another reason, Jackson deserves to be on twenty dollar bill is because he kept the country unified. For example, when South Carolina tried to nullify, President Jackson sent troops to stop the state from nullification. He instead to keep the country from unified he took the burden of heavy tariffs away from them, which resulted in South Carolina staying a part of United States. Lastly Jackson deserves to be on the twenty dollar bill because he believed in the common man more than any other previous presidents. He invited them to his inaugural party which no other president had done before. On behalf of the common man he challenged the national bank. As a result Jackson gained more money from the rich and off the surprised raid and became the first U.S. president to pay off national debt, and became the first president to do so in
Andrew Jackson’s presidency could easily be described as one of the most controversial ones of all time. Honoring Jackson by putting his face on the 20 dollar bill in 1928 was an absolute mistake for the country. Jackson does not deserve his existing place on the 20 dollar bill. His policies towards the “Spoils System”, Native Americans, and Vetoes can all establish why Jackson is so unworthy of praise. Jackson’s abuse of power throughout his entire presidency makes him the perfect target for a deserved hatred from the American people.
Numerous are mindful of the considerable deed that Harriet Tubman executed to free slaves in the south. Then again, individuals are still left considerably unaware about in which the way they were safeguarded and how she triumphed each and every deterrent while placing her life at risk of being captured. She is deserving of the great honor she has garnered by todays general society and you will find out her in the biography. The title of this biography is “Harriet Tubman, the Road to Freedom.” The author of this piece is Catherine Clinton. ”Harriet Tubman, the road to Freedom” is a charming, instructive, and captivating book that history appreciates and is a memoir than readers will cherish. The Target audience of the biography is any readers
The first contribution of Harriet Tubman is that she served as a spy for the union army, because she wanted freedom for all the people who were forced into slavery not just the people she could help by herself. One day Tubman took one of the most dangerous and dramatic roles she helped Colonel James Montgomery plan to free slaves from a plantation along the Combahee River in South Carolina. They helped seven hundred and fifty Negroes into the free lines. The river is now known as the “Jordan River” it is the symbol of bondage and freedom. It is also a sign of significance of the military in America...
“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more, if only they had known they were slaves.” Harriet Tubman was a woman known for her important role during the time that led up to the Civil War. She was a woman of incredible strength, courage, and determination. And while Harriet Tubman is credited for giving the slaves an option as to what way they shall spend the rest of their life, the sad truth lies within the quote above. While many people like to believe that slavery was a horrendous act that happened only with small minded people from the south many years ago, that isn’t the case in all honesty. In fact, the idea of slavery was highly debated about and troubled more minds than many are led to believe. While there are
Harriet Tubman was a selfless woman, who devoted her life to save others. Many other slaves from the South escaped to freedom in the North like Tubman. Many of these people stayed where they were free, frightened to go anywhere near the South again. However, that was not Tubman, she was different. She wanted everyone to have the feeling of freedom that she had newly discovered. Harriet was known “to bring people of her race from bondage to liberty,” (S Bradford et al 1869). Harriet Tubman was known as a hero to lots of people during the Civil War.
Conducting the Underground Railroad was Harriet Tubman’s greatest achievement for the following reasons.Harriet was taking the biggest risk helping others.This was a big risk she was taking because if they got caught they could all be sold back into slavery.They had to walk until they reach Canada to be safe.There were many different routes they took to escape.They had to walk miles and miles to escape.Harriet lead many slaves to freedom.She helped many of her people escape.She wanted them all to have the right of freedom.Harriet Tubman’s life is important to study because she constantly was doing good work with no benefits.She would always put her life at risk helping
...ark. It is her life that should be remembered, the women that had the courage to escape from a life she did not want and the selflessness to return to bequeath the same gift on others that were not as fortunate as her. Tubman knew that although she could achieve freedom in a legal sense, she herself would not feel free unless she had someone to share it with. After escaping from the South, Tubman stated "I was free, but there was no one to welcome me to freedom.... I was a stranger in a strange land." Many slaves had the courage to journey north on the Underground Railroad, however, few slaves had the courage to free themselves, and then plummet themselves back into danger. It is not the action of freeing slaves that Harriet Tubman should be remember for, but rather her fighting spirit and unwillingness to give up until she felt that what was wrong was set right.
Harriet received both notoriety and recognition for her courageous acts of kindness and civil disobedience. Many people were grateful for what all she did to save those slaves. What she accomplished did not make the laws of slavery change, but it did make people look at the situation itself more clearly. Because of what Harriet did she saved thousands and become known as the most successful conductor on the Underground Railroad. The U.S Treasury department released in April 2016 that Harriet Tubman might be the new face of the twenty dollar bill. She is still admired for her hard work and bravery today because without her people might not have given freedom a