What happened to Harriet Tubman when she was 13?
What happened to Harriet Tubman when she was 13? Born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1822, Tubman was named Araminta by her enslaved parents, Ben and Rit Ross. Nearly killed at the age of 13 by a blow to her head, Minty recovered and grew strong and determined to be free.
How tall was Harriet Tubman?
“She was five feet two inches (157 centimeters) tall, born a slave, had a debilitating illness, and was unable to read or write. Yet here was this tough woman who could take charge and lead men, Allen says. I got to like her pretty quickly because of her strength and her spirit.”