They Can't Pull Us Up

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