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Sojourner Truth
Born in 1797, Sojourner Truth was a civil rights activist. She was born to slaves, and sold along with a flock of sheep for $100 before she had even reached her teens. After gaining her freedom, she wrote several books on civil rights and also became an orator, delivering such famous speeches as "Ain't I a Woman."
489 Questions
Why did Sojourner Truth travel around the US?
She worked as a conducter of the Underground railroad
Underground railroad - a secret chain of ways to get from the slave states to Canida
Did Sojourner Truth traveled the country to speak out against slavery?
Yes, Sojourner Truth did travel the country to speak against slavery.
(I know because I need to know this for a History paper)
Why was Sojourner Truth named Sojourner Truth?
She was born Isabella Baumfree and changed her name to Sojourner Truth when her son died to signify that she was a traveler telling the truth about slavery.
What did Sojourner Truth do for the civil war and why is it important?
She was a abolitionist which means someone who advocated abolition of slavery in the united states.
Did Sojourner Truth meet Frederick Douglass?
Yes, Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass were both prominent abolitionists and advocates for civil rights. They did meet and interact at various events and conventions in the mid-19th century, where they shared their experiences and beliefs in the fight against slavery.
What was the triple hurdle that Sojourner Truth had to overcome?
she was an abolitionist in a slave society, a black among whites and a women in a reform that is dominated by men.
Where did Sojourner Truth live?
When she grew up she lived in Northamptom I don't really know where she lived when she was little.
Why is Sojourner Truth important?
she was slave who then gave Famous Speeches that people listened to
Where did Sojourner Truth preach?
sojourner truth would preach on the streets and at local gatherings
