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How old was Jacobs when she escaped north?

  • In her early 30s

  • In her late 40s

  • In her late 30s

  • In her early 40s

Answer

In her late 30s, Harriet Jacobs, an African-American slave, managed to escape to the North. She endured great hardships and risks, but she was determined to gain her freedom. With the help of friends and abolitionists, she eventually found refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she became an active advocate for the abolition of slavery and women's rights.
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