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Sojourner Truth By Jada Curtiss http://0.tqn.com/d/womenshistory/1/0/a/M/2/sojourner_truth_pd101.jpg
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introduction I did my report on sojourner truth. She was not an ordinary slave, she fought for civil rights I hope you learn a lot about Sojourner truth.I did my report on sojourner truth. She was not an ordinary slave, she fought for civil rights I hope you learn a lot about Sojourner truth.
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Abraham Lincoln When Sojourner was a young woman she got to meet president Abraham Lincoln and told him her slave story and saw him give his speech the Gettysburg addressWhen Sojourner was a young woman she got to meet president Abraham Lincoln and told him her slave story and saw him give his speech the Gettysburg address http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/fil es/images/ppl/famamer/STruth- Lincoln.jpg
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Born Sojourner Truth was born in Hurley New York in 1797Sojourner Truth was born in Hurley New York in 1797 She was born a slaveShe was born a slave http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncatgorized/2009/02/11/motherbaby_0211.jpghttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncatgorized/2009/02/11/motherbaby_0211.jpg
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Childhood Sojourner Truth had a very bad childhood. She was a slave and was beaten many,many times.Sojourner Truth had a very bad childhood. She was a slave and was beaten many,many times.
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Died Sojourner died November 26, 1883 in battle creek MichiganSojourner died November 26, 1883 in battle creek Michigan http://image2.findagrave.com/ photos/2004/353/1044_110350 572444.jpg
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Freedom Sojourner Truth was not always a slave she ran away from her last master and was committed FREE!!!
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Gave up Sojourner Truth was a person who never ever gave up EVER!!!!!Sojourner Truth was a person who never ever gave up EVER!!!!!
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Honored Even today Sojourner Truth is still honored with a statue of herself.Even today Sojourner Truth is still honored with a statue of herself. http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/ 2007/280/1044_119183300386.jpg
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Inspired Sojourner inspired lots and lots of African – American children and adults to stand up and to not give up!Sojourner inspired lots and lots of African – American children and adults to stand up and to not give up!
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Justice Sojourner Truth always was always full of pride, hope, and of course JUSTICE!!!!!Sojourner Truth always was always full of pride, hope, and of course JUSTICE!!!!!
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Kids Sojourner had 5 children with her husband Thomas. Together they had 4 girls and 1 boySojourner had 5 children with her husband Thomas. Together they had 4 girls and 1 boy Girls- Diana, Elizabeth, Hannah, and SophiaGirls- Diana, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Sophia Boy-peterBoy-peter
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Law In 1817 a law passed promising that on July 4,1827 to all slaves born before July 4,1799 but when the time came she was really exited but her owner refused.In 1817 a law passed promising that on July 4,1827 to all slaves born before July 4,1799 but when the time came she was really exited but her owner refused. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/com mons/thumb/1/1b/Slave_kidnap_post_1851_b oston.jpg/250px- Slave_kidnap_post_1851_boston.jpg
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Mussel In 1852 she gave her speech “ain’t I a woman” and showed her mussel to show how hard she worked when she was a slave.In 1852 she gave her speech “ain’t I a woman” and showed her mussel to show how hard she worked when she was a slave. http://joannalapati.com/Images/Sojourner%20Truth150.jpg
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New York In 1843 sojourner left her home town and began to travel across the country as Sojourner Truth.In 1843 sojourner left her home town and began to travel across the country as Sojourner Truth.
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Outspoken Sojourner truth thought she was just as outspoken as all the other slaves.Sojourner truth thought she was just as outspoken as all the other slaves.
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Published In 1850 “The narrative of Sojourner Truth” was published. Also in 1875 “The book of life” was publishedIn 1850 “The narrative of Sojourner Truth” was published. Also in 1875 “The book of life” was published
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Quilt Just like she never gave up on anything Sojourner never quit on anything at all.Just like she never gave up on anything Sojourner never quit on anything at all.
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Renamed When Sojourner was born her name was Isabella but in 1843 she ran away and renamed herself Sojourner Truth. When Sojourner was born her name was Isabella but in 1843 she ran away and renamed herself Sojourner Truth.
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Sold Sojourner Truth was sold 3 times to men named John Neely, Martin Schryver, and John Dumont.Sojourner Truth was sold 3 times to men named John Neely, Martin Schryver, and John Dumont.
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Thirteenth amendment In 1865 the thirteenth amendment was told to free all slaves who were ratified.In 1865 the thirteenth amendment was told to free all slaves who were ratified.
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Ulysses S. Grant Just like she met Abraham Lincoln, in 1870 Sojourner Truth met with president Ulysses S. Grant and had him arrest a conductor for pushing her.Just like she met Abraham Lincoln, in 1870 Sojourner Truth met with president Ulysses S. Grant and had him arrest a conductor for pushing her.
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Woman’s rights Sojourner Truth was a woman’s rights activist. And believed in woman's rights!Sojourner Truth was a woman’s rights activist. And believed in woman's rights!
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Xavier Sojourner met a man named Xavier when she was a teenager. Her and Xavier were really good friendsSojourner met a man named Xavier when she was a teenager. Her and Xavier were really good friends
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Young Young Sojourner Truth was very confident and had hope.Young Sojourner Truth was very confident and had hope.
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Zeal Sojourner was not zeal at one time, her childhood, but as she got older she realized to be zeal than to be not zeal.Sojourner was not zeal at one time, her childhood, but as she got older she realized to be zeal than to be not zeal.
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Conclusion I hope you learned a lot about this kind, generous, wonderful woman named Sojourner Truth.I hope you learned a lot about this kind, generous, wonderful woman named Sojourner Truth.
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bibliography http://www.biography.com/people/groups/act ivists/african-american/http://www.biography.com/people/groups/act ivists/african-american/http://www.biography.com/people/groups/act ivists/african-american/http://www.biography.com/people/groups/act ivists/african-american/ http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstim eline1.htmlhttp://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstim eline1.html
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