The Life of Sojourner Truth
I. Early Life
A. Born a slave in 1797
1. Isabella Van Wagner, in upstate New York
2. She married an older slave and started a family.
B. Sojourner Truth the most famous black female orators
1. She lectured throughout Northeast and Midwest on women's rights, religion and prison reform.
2. "Ain't I a Women" speech May 29, 1851
II. Moving to start a new life.
A. The Civil War
1. She nursed soldiers, collected food and clothing for black volunteer regiments
2. The second edition of Truths Narrative
B. Sojourner Truth in her 60's
1. Displayed the energy and determination that was inherent in her character.
2. Saying words of encouragement to black troops stationed in Detroit.
III. Meeting Lincoln October 29, 1864
A. National Freedman's Relief Association
1. Appointed her to work as a counselor to freed slaves in Virginia.
2. Filed suits to affirm that black people had legal rights.
B. Sojourners journey in the 1870's
1. Her visit with......
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