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One of the definitions of the word "beacon" is someone or something that guides or gives hope to others. The text states that Harriet Tubman was a "beacon" for the African American community and the United States. Use information from the text to support this statement.ā€‹

One of the definitions of the word "beacon" is someone or something that-example-1
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Hey there!

The first, second, and third lines in the text support this statement.

The text states that she became knows as "Moses" because she led people to escape. This would support the fact that she was a "beacon".

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