Harriet Tubman was a famous leader of slaves who wanted freedom.  To start with Harriet Tubman had perseverance even as a girl because she never gave up on her dream of  freedom, and she said she would run away one day.  Also, she was brave.  She kept going back to Maryland and freeing hundreds of slaves.  In addition, Harriet Tubman was very determined.  For example,  she kept trying to get out of slavery for 21 years before she succeeded.  Finally she was very helpful.   She helped on the plantation. Then she helped slaves escape to the North for freedom.