Sojourner Truth
Reform
Birth date and death date
Die on November 26, 1883 in battle creek, Mi.
Her childhood
She was one of the several children—historians mention this figure to be either 10 or 12—born to slaves James Baumfree and Elizabeth. Her parents were owned by Colonel Hardenbergh. After death of her owners ,Truth was sold off at an auction along with a flock of sheep in 1806. She was just nine years old then. Her new owner John Neely was a very cruel man.Sojourner had grown up in a dutch settlement and only knew how to speak Dutch . John Neely was an English man he was not happy that Sojourner could not speak English.John Neely often beat her because she could not follow orders. Sojourner was smart however and soon learned English just by listening to others talk life as a slave was very hard her Sojourner Truth. She had to work constantly and was sold several times Her fourth and final owner was John Dumont . he was somewhat nicer to her and remained with Dumont for many years .
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth's abolition
Sojourner began to work with abolitionists to bring slavery to an end throughout all of the United States . She also believed in women rights and basic civil rights of all people Sojourner traveled the country telling people what it was like to be a slave . She was an excellent speaker and when she told her story and explained how slaves were treated, people were moved .
What was wrong with the world before this reformed? And what did Sojourner Truth do to change it ?
Well there was slavery and women were mistreated they weren’t allowed to vote , own a property , etc. Sojourner Truth spoke for women’s behalf and her famous speech was "Ain't I a Woman" she changed some people with the speeches she said.
Sojourner Truth famous speech
Perhaps Sojourner Truth famous speech was given at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851. She spoke of slavery, but also of women's rights. Later, the speech was called "Ain't I a Woman", however, most historians agree that it is unlikely that Sojourner used this southern phrase in her speech.