sojourner truth ain't i a woman

5 things I already knew

• sojourner truth wore a size 12 shoe
• she was over 6 ft tall
• she had 5 kids
• she was a slave
• she was freed when she turnted 18

5 things I DIDN'T know

• she had one son and 4 darghters
• she didn't get her first pair of shoes until 28
• her son was in and out of prison
• the last time he was in prison she did not bail him out
• she was a abolisinest

info about sojourner truth

• Occupation: Abolitionist and author Born: 1797 in Swartehill, New York Died: November 26, 1883 in Battle Creek, Michigan Best known for: Former slave who became an abolitionist and women's rights activist

5 words to describe sojourner truth

• brave
• truthful
• hard working
• respectful
• proud

COMPARISON

• I would compare Sojourner Truth to Harriet Tubman because they were both helpers during slavery.
• The reason I would compare them is because they were both former slaves and they were freed

harriet tubman

SOJOURNER TRUTH

Facts About Sojourner Truth

• Sojourner Truth Fact 1: Sojourner Truth was born around 1797 in Swartehill, New York in the United States. Sojourner Truth Fact 2: She had many siblings, it's thought that she had around 9-11 brothers and sisters. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery and her master was called Colonel Hardenbergh. Sojourner Truth Fact 3: Her parents were called James and Elizabeth Baumfree. Colonel Hardenbergh purchased the couple from another slave trader and took them to his estate in Swartekill in Esopus, New York. Sojourner Truth was known as 'Belle', she was raised speaking only Dutch. Sojourner Truth Fact 4: Her master, Colonel Hardenbergh, died when Sojourner Truth was nine years old. John Neely purchased her at an auction along with a flock of sheep at the price of $100. Sojourner Truth Fact 5: Her new slave owner, John Neely, was a cruel, despicable man who treated her very badly, giving her regular beatings and treating her appallingly.

she was a brave woman

citations

• history chainal
• ducksters

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