Leadership is a great trait to have, but what characteristics indicate that someone is a good leader? Right before the Civil War, President Lincoln was elected for office, which made many slave owners angry because they knew Lincoln’s goal was to emancipate all slaves. This war was a long struggle but there were many strong leaders willing to fight it.

When someone thinks of leadership, usually a tough, strong-opinioned and put together kind of person. While reading “Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad” these traits fit Harriet Tubman perfectly. Tubman wanted to make a change to the world by trying to free slaves, which was a huge risk because if she was to get caught, she would be killed. Being a risk taker is a trait that