Annie Oakley
A female sharpshooter, Phoebe Ann Mosey (better known as Annie Oakley), gained fame while performing in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Oakley developed her shooting skills from a young age in order to provide for her family through hunting. She gained national prominence when she won a sharpshooting competition at the age of 15 and went on to perform with Buffalo Bill’s act in 1885. During her time on the show, she received the highest salary of everyone, with the exception of Bill himself.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, who is closely identified with the Underground Railroad, was born into slavery and eventually managed to escape. She, on the other hand, dedicated herself to ensuring the freedom of other people. Through a network of antislavery activists and safe homes, she personally led 13 operations to rescue more than 70 additional slaves. This network is now known as the Underground Railroad. Furthermore, throughout the Civil War, Tubman continued her fight for independence by serving as an army scout and spy for the Union Army, which helped to further her cause.
