Harriet Tubman
Crossing the Mason-Dixon
The Mason-Dixon Line
As you may recall, the northern states were free states, and the southern and border states were slave states. The line that separated free and slave states was known as the Mason-Dixon Line. To be free, Harriet needed to make it across that line.
The attempt she made to escape on her own was successful. She made it to Pennsylvania, a free state! She thanked God and settled in as much as she could. Harriet was able to support herself doing odd jobs here and there. Later on, she would return home and help many others to freedom.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman
