Danita Smith

They Can't Pull Us Up Danita Smith

Why did slavery last so long? What caused Harriet Tubman to fight back? What political actions supported the existence of slavery?



These questions, and more, are questions that I posed to myself as I thought about why Harriet Tubman took the risks she did during her life.



There were others (i.e., Samuel Green, her parents, etc.) who also took great risks. Read about the lives and experiences of many people who are rarely talked about in history and read the words of several famous people who helped to express the real feelings they had during this difficult time in American history.



Explore these topics, and more, in our new book.



Chapter 1: The Backdrop for Her Life



Chapter 2: Social and Moral/Religious Support for Slavery



Chapter 3: Political Actions That Supported the Existence of Slavery



Chapter 4: The Place Where Harriet Tubman Was Born



Chapter 5: Solemn Resolution



Chapter 6: Harriet's Parents, Other Heroes and the Dover Eight



Chapter 7: Harpers Ferry and Troy, NY



Chapter 8: From Questions of This Class Spring All Our Constitutional Controversies



Chapter 9: Gullah Islands, Intelligence and the Civil War



Chapter 10: The First Woman in American Military History



Chapter 11: We're Rooted



Appendix: Final Thoughts