Sojourner Truth Thesis

Sojourner Truth was a former African-American slave turned activist who was a champion for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery. She was a brave woman who was not afraid to stand up against the powers that be. In the 19th century, it took a great deal of courage and strong conviction to make the impact that she did in her lifetime, and on American history. Sojourner Truth was born Isabella Baumfree (also known as “Belle”) in Swaterkill, New York. Her exact date of birth could is unknown because children born into slavery did not have their birth date recorded. Sojourner’s parents were both slaves. Her father, James Baumfree, was captured in the African country Ghana, and her mother, Elizabeth was born to slaves in a country in West Africa known as Guinea (CAAM). Sojourner’s

Robert’s owner would not allow their relationship to continue because of his own selfish reasons - any children they bore together would be the property of Sojourner’s owner, John Dumont. Alas, the couple never saw each other again. In 1815, she was sold (????????????) They had five children together. (ADD MORE) Sojourner escaped slavery with her youngest child, Sophia in 1826. Unfortunately, she left her other children behind because they were not legally free under the emancipation order. (CITE and ADD MORE). On July 4, 1827, the state of New York emancipates slaves born after the year 1799. In 1828, Sojourner sues a white man for illegally selling her son Peter. (CITE and ADD MORE DETAILS). In 1829, Sojourner and her son Peter move to New York. In 1843, Sojourner changes her name to Sojourner Truth (WHY??). She is 46 years old at the time. She moves from New York to Springfield, Massachusetts. (WHY?) Sojourner Truth’s activism makes her an important figure in the fight for abolition of slavery and women’s