Harriet Tubman's experiences of enslavement and her eventual escape fueled her unwavering commitment to freedom and abolitionism. Born into slavery, she faced brutal conditions that shaped her understanding of oppression. Her daring escape to the North in 1849 prompted her to risk her life to lead other enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad. The trauma she endured deepened her empathy for others suffering under oppression. Tubman’s relentless advocacy for equal rights, coupled with her experiences in the Civil War serving as a spy and nurse, solidified her status as a key figure in the fight for liberation.