Araninta Ross, also known as Harriet Tubman, was born into slavery in 1819 or 1820, in Dorchester County, Maryland. She had ten brothers and sisters who were sold into slavery down south. Harriet was raised under strict conditions. She slept on the floor, very close to the fire at night, and often stuck her toes in the burning ashes to avoid frostbite. Her main meal consisted of cornmeal, which was served to the children in a trough. The children who ate the fastest got the most food, if their family were able to hunt would they get fish or meat. They received food supplies once a month and clothing once a year. The only day slaves did not have to work was on Sunday, when they went to church. As soon as Harriet and the other slave children learned to walk, they were sent to stay with...